2011

Rolls-Royce delivers first LiftFan from new advanced facility

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has delivered the first Rolls-Royce LiftFan™, for the F-35B Lightning II, to have been assembled at its new LiftFan Factory near Indianapolis, US.

Rolls-Royce awarded $99.9 million contract for US Navy T-45 Trainer engine support

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a $99.9 million MissionCare™ contract by the US Department of Defense Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River to provide support for the F405 (Adour) engines that power the US Navy’s T-45 training aircraft.

Rolls-Royce engine marks 3 million flight hours on C-130J fleet

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has completed three million engine flight hours of the AE 2100, which powers the C-130J.

Growth variant UAV engine reaches flight test milestone

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has announced that the growth variant of the Rolls-Royce AE 3007H engine has successfully completed its US Air Force funded flight test.

Rolls-Royce encourages young pilots through EAA scholarships

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will help young pilots achieve their dreams by pledging financial support for the 2011 EAA Young Eagles Scholarship Program.

GippsAERO selects Rolls-Royce M250 engine for new GA10 aircraft

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced a development agreement with GippsAERO, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra Aerospace.

Rolls-Royce and Lockheed Martin sign engine fuel efficiency agreement

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a memorandum of agreement with Lockheed Martin Corp. to provide performance improvements, including better fuel efficiency, to the T56 family of engines.

Rolls-Royce adds MEPC to global T56 engine maintenance services network

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced the intention to add the Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to its global network of Authorised Military Overhaul Facilities (AMOF) for the T56 engine.

Rolls-Royce forecasts global demand for 16,900 new turbine helicopters during next ten years

Orlando, FL - Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today forecast long-term growth in demand for new turbine helicopters.

Rolls-Royce announces new RR300 service centre network

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today officially announced the establishment of a new RR300 Service Center network, which offers global, approved maintenance support to RR300 powered Robinson R66 operators worldwide. The Service Centers provide maintenance, inspections and parts sales directly to operators.