Defence Aerospace news

Rolls-Royce awarded U.S. Army contract for new M250 FADEC

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the U.S. Army to design and develop a dual channel FADEC (full authority digital engine control) for the M250 powered OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter.

LHTEC CTS800 reaches 50,000 in-service hours powering trio of first flights in 2009

The CTS800 engine, produced by Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has surpassed 50,000 in-service flight hours

Rolls-Royce extends support for UK Typhoon fleet

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed an innovative service contract worth £865 million with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft which are powered by EJ200 engines, assembled by Rolls-Royce in Bristol.

Rolls-Royce secures Saudi engine support contracts

Rolls-Royce has concluded contracts with BAE Systems to support the EJ200 engines powering the Typhoon fleet of the Royal Saudi Air Force.

Rolls-Royce signs $171 million F-35 STOVL Liftsystem contract

Rolls-Royce has signed a $171 million contract with Pratt & Whitney to supply the Rolls-Royce LiftSystem®.