2008

Rolls-Royce expands small engine range RR500 Turboprop for general aviation market

Rolls-Royce today announced the launch of a new turboprop engine, the RR500, the company's fifth new civil engine program in 24 months. The announcement exemplifies the company's strategy of creating new market opportunities by expanding its portfolio of engines, the most extensive in the aerospace industry.

Rolls-Royce explores future RR300 applications with Rotorway International

Rolls-Royce announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rotorway International to discuss future RR300-powered helicopter applications.

Rolls-Royce Model 250 Turboprop to power new executive transport aircraft

The Turbine 340, a new Rolls-Royce Model 250-powered executive transport aircraft, was unveiled today by O&N Aircraft Modifications, Inc. at the Rolls-Royce exhibit at EAA AirVenture.

Rolls-Royce Group plc Interim Results 2008

Rolls-Royce made strong progress in the first half of 2008, again increasing both underlying profit and earnings per share.

Rolls-Royce secures Trent 700 order with AWAS

Rolls-Royce announced today that AWAS, one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors, has selected the Trent 700 to power up to six Airbus A330s.

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 to power LCAL’S latest order

Rolls-Royce announced today that specialist leasing company LCAL has selected Trent 1000 engines to power five more Boeing 787-8 aircraft in a deal valued at more than $170 million.

Asiana Airlines agrees engines and services business with Rolls-Royce for Airbus A350 XWB fleet

Rolls-Royce said today that it had reached an agreement with Asiana Airlines of South Korea to supply Trent XWB engines for 30 firm and 10 option Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. Asiana will be the first Korean customer for the Trent aero engine.

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 starts testing in Japan after “faultless” performance on flying test bed

Rolls-Royce has begun testing Trent 1000 development engines at the facilities of programme partner Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) in Akashi, Japan.

Qatar Airways selects Rolls-Royce TotalCare® for A340 trent fleet

Qatar Airways has signed a long-term TotalCare® agreement to support its fleet of four Rolls-Royce Trent 500-powered Airbus A340-600s and one VIP-configured Airbus A340-500.

Rolls-Royce and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala launch new aviation joint venture

Rolls-Royce and Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), the business development and investment company located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the launch of a new joint venture company to serve the rapidly expanding Middle East aviation services market.