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Rolls-Royce launches new plant in Beijing
Rolls-Royce broke ground on its Beijing Aero Engine Services Co Ltd (BAESL) in Beijing on August 31 — its 50/50 joint venture maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility established with Air China — as the company is bullish on the growing demand for after-services of jet engines in China..
The facility is expected to be operational in 2026 and reach full capacity in the mid-2030s. By then, it will be able to support up to 250 engine repair services annually. The facility has become Rolls-Royce's largest investment on the Chinese mainland and one of the largest globally in recent years.
When it reaches full capacity, the facility will employ 800 workers, mainly recruited and trained locally, to deliver MRO services on the Rolls-Royce Trent 700, Trent XWB-84 and Trent 1000 aero engines, which are mainly installed on widebody aircraft such as the Airbus A330 and A350.
Covering an area of more than 80,000 square meters, the facility serves as the first Rolls-Royce MRO joint venture on the Chinese mainland, and the fourth in its global MRO network.
"About 20 percent of our global Trent engines have been delivered to China, and after-service in the country will grow slightly faster than the global average," said Rob Watson, president of civil aerospace at Rolls-Royce.
"When it enters into operation in 2026, BAESL will support the growing MRO capacity requirements of our global customers and, in particular, those in the region. Now our third-largest single-country market, China is an important part of our supply chain," said Watson, who visited China last week, the first major overseas visit in his new role.
In the first six months, Rolls-Royce saw booming business performance in terms of profits. The company is eyeing exciting opportunities to grow in the next five years, especially in China..
Rolls-Royce broke ground on its Beijing Aero Engine Services Co Ltd (BAESL) in Beijing on August 31 — its 50/50 joint venture maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility established with Air China — as the company is bullish on the growing demand for after-services of jet engines in China..
The facility is expected to be operational in 2026 and reach full capacity in the mid-2030s. By then, it will be able to support up to 250 engine repair services annually. The facility has become Rolls-Royce's largest investment on the Chinese mainland and one of the largest globally in recent years.
When it reaches full capacity, the facility will employ 800 workers, mainly recruited and trained locally, to deliver MRO services on the Rolls-Royce Trent 700, Trent XWB-84 and Trent 1000 aero engines, which are mainly installed on widebody aircraft such as the Airbus A330 and A350.
Covering an area of more than 80,000 square meters, the facility serves as the first Rolls-Royce MRO joint venture on the Chinese mainland, and the fourth in its global MRO network.
"About 20 percent of our global Trent engines have been delivered to China, and after-service in the country will grow slightly faster than the global average," said Rob Watson, president of civil aerospace at Rolls-Royce.
"When it enters into operation in 2026, BAESL will support the growing MRO capacity requirements of our global customers and, in particular, those in the region. Now our third-largest single-country market, China is an important part of our supply chain," said Watson, who visited China last week, the first major overseas visit in his new role.
In the first six months, Rolls-Royce saw booming business performance in terms of profits. The company is eyeing exciting opportunities to grow in the next five years, especially in China..
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An official press release announcing a successful test of a prototype high-temperature superconducting electromagnetic launcher for commercial aerospace applications. The test achieved a speed of 234 km/hr, which is a new domestic record.
I see arround 175 on that wiki list for CALC, Eastern and Southern airline, Okay but also China Development Bank. :
Someone know if these numbers are still relevant ?
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A prototype of AC332 search and rescue variant successfully made its maiden flight on August 26th. The prototype is the third airframe of AC332 and is equipped with search lights, winches, broadcast equipment, etc.
The AC332 search and rescue variant on display at the Tianjin Helicopter Expo.
