Rolls-Royce wins 160m dollar Air Lease order

18th Jun 2013 11:47

Engineering giant Rolls-Royce has won a 160m dollar order from Air Lease Corporation for Trent 1000 engines to power four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The order marks the first Trent 1000 selection by the US aircraft leasing company. Rolls-Royce President of Civil Large Engines Eric Schulz commented: "We are delighted that Air Lease Corporation has become a significant new customer for our Trent 1000 engine technology. The engine is the quietest and most efficient engine on the Dreamliner and has delivered a smooth 787 entry into service for customers on three continents." The Trent 1000 was the first engine to power the 787 Dreamliner into service in October 2011 and has achieved more than 99.9% engine dispatch reliability, the FTSE 100 giant explained. It is also the launch engine for the Boeing 787-9 and has been selected to power Singapore Airlines 787-10 aircraft, subject to Boeing confirmation of the programme, the group added.Rolls Royce shares rose 1.11% to 1,180.00p in London at midday.CJ