Rolls-Royce wins engine service contract with US military

23rd Apr 2014 07:00

Power systems giant Rolls-Royce has won a contract to service AE 1107C engines for V-22 aircraft operated by the US Marine Corps and Air Force.The contract, worth $39m, will see the company provide its MissionCare services, which include repairs and general engine support.The work will be carried out at Rolls-Royce's facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Oakland, California, as well as fleet support at customer bases. The AE 1107C turboshaft is part of the AE product family, which has over 5,800 engines in service and has accumulated nearly 60m flight hours.Paul Craig, President of Defence Services at Rolls-Royce, said: "We are focused on providing innovative support and helping our customers complete their missions every day. "Rolls-Royce is continuously working to improve the AE 1107C engine, increasing both power and reliability for the operator."BC