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  • Rolls-Royce celebrates T56, AE 2100 engine milestones after decades of service and over 200 million hours

Mon Sep 16 12:20:28 -2024 UTC–Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) has announced significant milestones for the engines powering the iconic C-130 military transport aircraft.

The T56 engine, which first flew 70 years ago, has now surpassed 220 million service hours, while the AE 2100 engine has reached 10 million hours since its introduction in 1994.

The T56, initially designed in the 1950s for the U.S. Air Force’s C-130 Hercules, remains in active service, marking the longest continuous military aircraft production run in history. The AE 2100, part of the AE engine family, continues to demonstrate dependable and efficient performance across global military and commercial fleets.

These achievements underscore the enduring legacy and reliability of Rolls-Royce engines in the aviation industry.

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