The engine, which powers the new Global 6500 and 5500 twinjets, were announced as FAA certified in December, marking a major milestone for the Pearl family.
This family also includes the Pearl 700 that will power Gulfstream’s new G700, plans of which were unveiled at NBAA-BACE in October.
Developed at the Rolls-Royce Centre of Excellence for Business Aviation engines in Dahlewitz where Rolls-Royce employs more than 3,000 workers, the Pearl 15 features the same nacelle envelope as its predecessor, the BR710, but is more powerful with a maximum certified thrust of 15,250 pounds and up to 7% better fuel burn. It also is quieter by 2 decibels and shows a 20 percent improvement in nitrogen oxide emissions.
The Pearl 15 production line has been set up and engines will be assembled in parallel to the BR710s and BR725s.
