DAYTON, Ohio--The U.S. Air Force believes that the Rolls-Royce F130 engine holds significant promise for reducing B-52H life cycle costs and improving bomber performance. Thus far, the F130 looks to be meeting goals. The service is to start modifying two engineering and manufacturing development aircraft with the F130 in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Testing deliveries are to start in the first quarter of fiscal 2028. "So far, I'd say we're optimistic on the performance…
