# US Air Force awards $2.6B contract to Rolls-Royce for B-52 engines

The US Air Force awarded a $2.6 billion contract to Rolls-Royce for 608 F130 engines to re-engine the B-52H bomber fleet. Integration by Boeing is planned, with first modified aircraft delivery by end of 2028.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-10-01
- Where: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Value: $2.60B
- Status: announced
- Products: F130 engines
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (partner)
- [Rolls-Royce](https://endata.com/companies/984.md) (supplier)
- [United States Air Force](https://endata.com/companies/18070.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [news.clearancejobs.com](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2021/10/01/b-52s-getting-new-engines-from-rolls-royce-and-nasa-issues-253-4m-award-to-two-companies/), 2021-10-01: "The B-52 CERP is a complex upgrade that not only updates the aircraft with new engines, but updates the flight deck area, struts and nacelles."

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