Rolls-Royce to operate new aero engine facility in Beijing

BEIJING — Rolls-Royce's first aero engine maintenance, repair and overhaul joint venture in the Chinese mainland is on track to begin operations by the end of 2025, said a senior executive of the British aircraft engine manufacturer.

The new facility in the northeastern suburbs of Beijing marks the aero engine giant's significant expansion in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, indicating the company's optimism about the Chinese market and its recognition of the country's supply chain.

Beijing Aero Engine Services Ltd, a JV with Air China, is set to initially service Trent 700 engines for Airbus A330 aircraft before expanding to Trent XWB and Trent 1000 engines for Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft, respectively, said Troy Wang, executive vice-president for Greater China at Rolls-Royce, in an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency.