Tue, Jun 11, 2013
Order With Support Contract Totals $4 Billion
Rolls-Royce has been selected by Singapore Airlines Group to power 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with Trent 1000 engines. The announcement, which includes long-term TotalCare service support, is worth $4 billion at current list prices. Thirty Boeing 787-10X aircraft will be operated by Singapore Airlines. The airline's subsidiary, Scoot will operate 10 Boeing 787-8 and 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
“We are very proud that Singapore Airlines, one of the most respected carriers in the world, and its subsidiary Scoot have placed their trust in our Trent 1000 and our ability to deliver superior product and service performance," said Eric Schulz, President - Civil Large Engines, Rolls-Royce. "This decision is a tremendous reflection of the deep relationship that Rolls-Royce and Singapore Airlines enjoy, and allows us to continue to develop our strategic alignment.”
Singapore Airlines and Scoot currently operate a total of 88 Rolls-Royce powered aircraft, with 88 more on order.
"This decision for Trent 1000 engines underpins the strong partnerships we have developed with Singapore over many years," said Jonathan Asherson, Regional Director, South East Asia, Rolls-Royce. "Singapore Airlines, and SIA Engineering Company, have been core components of our strategic relationships here that now include major services and manufacturing activity, technology acquisition and training. We are committed to further developing these successful partnerships."
(Image provided by Rolls-Royce)
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