Rolls-Royce Dahlewitz: 35 million euros for aviation boom!

Rolls-Royce Dahlewitz: 35 million euros for aviation boom!

Rolls-Royce in Dahlewitz, Brandenburg, is positioning itself for growth in the aviation sector. The company plans to invest 35 million euros in the location near Berlin this year. This is happening against the backdrop of a celebratory occasion: the delivery of the 9,000th. Engine in Dahlewitz. Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke and British Ambassador Andrew Mitchell were present at this event. The CEO of Rolls-Royce Germany, Dirk Geisinger, emphasized the current upswing in aviation and the increasing demand for travel after the Corona crisis.

Another important aspect of the plans is the hiring of around 100 new employees. The factory in Dahlewitz, which began assembling engines 30 years ago, develops, assembles and maintains aircraft engines for business jets and long-haul aircraft. These measures reflect increasing demand, fueled not only by the post-pandemic comeback effect but also by increasing defense spending.

Milestones and technologies

As part of the developments at the Dahlewitz plant, the 7,000th engine, a BR710, was produced. Engine assembly began in 1995 after reunification. There are currently 2,300 employees working in Dahlewitz. In addition to the BR710, the Tay 611-8C and V2500 engine series for the A320 family are also assembled in this state-of-the-art facility.

The factory also operates test stands that are responsible, among other things, for transmissions and “blade out” or “blade off” tests. In addition, tests for the largest engines of the Airbus A350 XWB were carried out in Dahlewitz. Over 4,000 engines of the newly developed BR700 engine family have completed a total of over 20 million operating hours.

Importance for the aviation industry

Paul O’Neil, Chief Production Officer at Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace, highlights the location’s important role in the success of the civil aviation sector. The company has customers in 150 states, including 400 airlines and leasing companies. This also includes military customers: 160 armed forces, including 70 maritime branches, as well as 5,000 energy companies are Rolls-Royce's clients.

The positive feedback from guests at the delivery celebration underlines the importance of the work. Woidke highlighted the value of the location, while Mitchell described “Made in Dahlewitz” as a first-class seal of quality. The current investment and expansion plans demonstrate the confidence that Rolls-Royce has in the future of the aviation market.

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