Rolls-Royce Secures UK Government Funding for UltraFan 30 Demonstrator
Rolls-Royce has secured £30 million ($38 million) in UK government funding for its UltraFan 30 engine demonstrator program. This investment is part of the broader £90 million HyFIVE initiative, which is aimed at developing hydrogen combustion technology for future aircraft. The UltraFan 30 will be built using a modified Trent 1000 donor engine to test and validate advanced core technologies. The project represents a significant step in developing more fuel-efficient and sustainable propulsion systems for the next generation of air travel.
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