Turbofans : RR Trent 700-EP

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will power new Gulf Air aircraft in an order worth US$1.5bn at list prices.
Trent 700EP (Enhanced Performance) engines will power 20 Airbus A330 aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2012. The contract includes a TotalCareâ long-term service agreement. In addition, Gulf Air also renewed TotalCareâ on Trent 700s that power 10 A330s already in service.

The Trent 700EP has the best performance, lowest emissions and lowest fuel burn on the A330. Rolls-Royce has secured more than 70 per cent of the A330 market over the last three years and eight of the nine Middle East A330 operators have selected Trent 700 engines to power their fleets.

The contract was signed at the Paris Air Show by Gulf Air Chairman Talal Al Zain and Rolls-Royce Chief Executive Sir John Rose.
Ismail Karimi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Air, said: “As Gulf Air progresses with its ambitious re-fleeting and product enhancement strategy, we need an engine to power our future A330s. After exploring a number of options, we have selected the Trent 700 as the one best suited to meet our future needs. The Rolls-Royce engine offers the best deal for Gulf Air technically, operationally, commercially and environmentally.
“Our new aircraft will offer improved customer service in terms of comfort and reliability and will also continue our drive to keep operating costs to a minimum. We have had excellent experience with our existing Trent 700EPs, both in terms of operational performance and the comprehensive TotalCareâ service package, which were important factors in our decision making on the new purchases and service renewal.”

15 June 2009

ROLLS-ROYCE SIGNS $150M TOTALCARE# EXTENSION WITH CONDOR AIRLINES
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced that the Germancarrier Condor Airlines has signed a five-year extension to its existingTotalCare# long-term services agreement.
The contract covers the airline'sfleet of Boeing 757s powered by RB211-535E4 engines.
The new contract is worth around $150 million and extends the previous 10-yearagreement that was signed in 1999.
Uwe Balser, Condor Managing Director, said: "This agreement marks a furtherdevelopment in our valued relationship with Rolls-Royce. TotalCare# provides uswith engine support services, which are tailored to our operation. This enablesus to manage costs and focus on our customers' needs."

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won its first order for kits which improve the efficiency and environmental performance of its Trent 700 engines.
Cathay Pacific will upgrade 24 of its Trent 700 engines with EP (Enhanced Performance) kits that reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions.

D'autres clients suivront, sans doute !

The selection marks another Trent first for Cathay Pacific – it was the first airline to enter into service with a Trent engine, the Trent 700, in 1995. The upgrades will take place over the next two years, reducing fuel costs and CO2 emissions; the upgrade will see CO2 emissions reduced on each aircraft by more than 720 tonnes per year.

Tony Tyler, Chief Executive, Cathay Pacific, said: “We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations and continuing to be as efficient as possible. This investment will help us towards both targets. We have the longest operational history of Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, and this order continues our strong relationship.”

Mark King, Rolls-Royce President – Civil Aerospace said: “The upgrade kits can be fitted during routine shop visits and introduce improved aerodynamic compressors derived from the latest Trent engine technology. This adds further value to an engine which already leads the market in terms of noise, emissions, fuel burn and capability.”
The Trent 700 is the only engine specifically designed for the A330. It has accumulated more than 10 million hours of operating service. The Trent 700 EP kit further reduces engine fuel burn by more than one per cent.