B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program
Sector: Airport • Location: Dayton and Oklahoma City, Ohio and Oklahoma, United States
Source: Dayton Daily News
The B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program aims to replace the bomber's original 1960s-era TF33 engines with more fuel-efficient F130 engines made by Rolls-Royce. This modernization effort will keep the B-52 bomber operational through 2050 and beyond. The program recently passed its Critical Design Review, allowing major modifications of two B-52 aircraft to move forward. Boeing is the prime
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Government, Commercial
- Location
- Dayton and Oklahoma City, Ohio and Oklahoma, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Dayton Daily News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program aims to replace the bomber's original 1960s-era TF33 engines with more fuel-efficient F130 engines made by Rolls-Royce. This modernization effort will keep the B-52 bomber operational through 2050 and beyond. The program recently passed its Critical Design Review, allowing major modifications of two B-52 aircraft to move forward. Boeing is the prime contractor for integration, and the first two B-52H aircraft will be modified into the B-52J configuration at Boeing's facility in San Antonio, Texas. Testing of the modified aircraft will take place at Edwards Air Force Base, California, before modifying the remainder of the fleet. |
Original sector | Military Aviation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Ohio and Oklahoma |
City | Dayton and Oklahoma City |
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Source | Dayton Daily News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Government, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-10 |
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