The British engineer wants to use the Beluga to transport its Trent XWB engines to factories in France and Germany AirbusRolls-Royce is in talks with Airbus to use the aircraft maker’s whale-shaped Beluga transporter planes to deliver its engines to final assembly sites on the Continent in the event of a disorderly Brexit. In preparation for March, when Britain is expected to leave the EU, Rolls-Royce has been storing up aeroengine parts so that it has enough in the UK to ensure that its plant in Derby is able to make 60 engines a month. The FTSE 100 engineer has also spoken to Airbus about using the Beluga to transport engines to France and Germany. The aircraft could allow Rolls to avoid any disruption at sea ports after a no-deal Brexit. Rolls-Royce has high hopes for the Trent XWB PAAirbus operates five Beluga aircraft, which run on Rolls engines and operate in and…

Source: The Times December 12, 2018 12:00 UTC