Beyond that its schedule had not been finalized. The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine, one of two engines for the Boeing 787 jetliner, costs about $20 million at list price. General Electric Co GE. N makes the other 787 engine, known as the GEnx.

A single Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine, which powers the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has a list price of approximately $25 million to $30 million. However, the actual "price" paid by airlines is rarely the list price due to bulk discounts and complex long-term maintenance agreements. In 2026, the market is shifting toward the Trent 1000 XE, which offers improved fuel efficiency and up to three times the "time on wing" (durability) compared to earlier versions. Most airlines purchase these engines as part of a TotalCare package, where they pay a fixed "power-by-the-hour" fee. This fee covers all maintenance and repairs, effectively turning the engine cost into an operating expense rather than a one-time multi-million dollar capital outlay. This model is preferred because it provides financial predictability and ensures the manufacturer is incentivized to maximize engine reliability and performance over its 20-to-30-year lifespan.