Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today welcomes STARLUX Airlines’ order for 20 Trent XWB-97 engines that will power 10 Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft. The order was announced at the Paris Air Show 2025.
This is STARLUX’s latest commitment to expanding its long-haul capability using Rolls-Royce-powered widebody aircraft. The airline’s widebody fleet is exclusively powered by Rolls-Royce engines, which includes the Trent XWB-84 powered A350-900 and the Trent 7000 powered A330neo. The airline currently has the Trent XWB-97 powered A350-1000 and A350F that are on order.
Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer, Rolls-Royce, said:
It’s been an honour to power STARLUX Airlines’ fast-growing fleet, and we thank STARLUX Airlines for its continued confidence in the power of our Trent engines.
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Glenn Chai, CEO, STARLUX Airlines said: "Expanding our international fleet with additional A350-1000s is a significant step toward reinforcing our global presence and enhancing connectivity across key markets. This aircraft, powered by the Trent XWB-97, offers efficiency, range and comfort, making it the perfect fit for our strategy to optimise long-haul operations while delivering an exceptional passenger experience. As we continue to strengthen our international network, the A350-1000 will play an important role in driving growth, sustainability and operational flexibility.”
The Trent XWB-97 has proven its reliability and durability over seven years of service and more than three million engine flying hours. As versatile as it is reliable, the Trent XWB has already shown it is equally efficient at powering short-haul or long-haul flights, which makes it the ideal solution for passenger and freighter operators with a varied network.
Rolls-Royce is investing more than £1bn in a programme that will deliver further improvements to the Trent engine family. For the Trent XWB-97, it’s receiving a series of technology packages that will improve durability across all operations as well as doubling time on wing on the harshest of missions.
It is certified to operate on a 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend today and has been proven to be compatible with 100% SAF for the future.
