B52 engines……..

LAST EDITED ON 07-Feb-01 AT 10:18 PM (GMT)[p]LAST EDITED ON 07-Feb-01 AT 10:18 PM (GMT)

I have read over the past few years about the possible fitting of new engines to the current B52H models in service… Is this still going to happen? If so when? I heard that they were going to fit them with Rolls Royce RB211 Engines or similar.. any ideas?

Also, any firm dates for when these aircraft will be retired? I heard 2040 but that seems too amazing to be true…. then again, I hope it is :)!

Paul.