2012

Rolls-Royce announces new 10-year agreements for T56 authorized maintenance centers

Indianapolis, US – Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced a new ten-year agreement covering its global network of T56 engine Authorised Maintenance Centres (AMCs). Approximately 6,500 T56 engines are in service globally, powering aircraft including the   C-130 Hercules and the P-3 Orion.

Rolls-Royce receives $315 million contract to supply LiftSystem technology

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received a contract for $315 Million from Pratt & Whitney to supply the Rolls-Royce LiftSystem® for 17 F-35B Lightning II aircraft.

Rolls-Royce awarded $598 million V-22 engine contract

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a $598 Million contract with the US Department of Defense for 268 AE 1107C engines for US Marine Corps and Air Force V-22 aircraft.

Rolls-Royce awarded $275 million service contracts from US military

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received recent contracts exceeding $275 million to provide support services for the US Armed Services.

Rolls-Royce and US Air Force launch fuel savings flight tests on C-130 fleet

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and the United States Air Force will soon begin flight tests of an engine upgrade for the T56 turboprop engine, which powers the C-130H transport aircraft.

Proven CTS800 engine tops 100,000 flight hours, +500 units on order

The CTS800 engine, produced by the Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Honeywell, has surpassed 100,000 in-service flight hours, demonstrating proven technology and performance in a variety of operational environments.

Rolls-Royce delivers milestone Typhoon engine

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has reached two significant milestones on the EJ200 engine programme, the power behind the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

Rolls-Royce signs innovative fuel management contract with Royal Australian Air Force

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed an agreement with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to help improve the fuel efficiency of its C-130 transport fleet.

Rolls-Royce RR300 tops 10,000 flight hours as aftermarket support grows globally

The Rolls-Royce RR300 engine has topped 10,000 hours of flight time in the Robinson R66 helicopter, demonstrating continued engine reliability and performance.

Rolls-Royce announces new M250 upgrade kit for Bell 407 and MD600 helicopters

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will deliver a new Value Improvement Program (VIP) upgrade kit for M250 engines, which power Bell 407 and MD600 helicopters. The upgrade will offer increased power in “hot and high” operations and reduced fuel burn.