Rolls-Royce’s Boeing 747-200 flying test bed [Credit: Rolls-Royce]
Key Takeaways:
Rolls-Royce has initiated the first flight testing campaign for its new Pearl 10X business aviation engine.
The Pearl 10X engine has been selected by Dassault to power its new Falcon 10X ultralong-range flagship aircraft.
The flight tests are being conducted on a Boeing 747-200 flying test bed and will include various performance and handling checks.
Rolls-Royce previously completed successful ground tests of the Pearl 10X, confirming its compatibility with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Rolls-Royce has launched a testing campaign for its newest business aviation engine—the Pearl 10X—marking the powerplant’s first flight, the manufacturer said Wednesday.
The Pearl 10X has been selected by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault for its new Falcon 10X, the company’s ultralong-range flagship.
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