2008

Rolls-Royce wins compressor contract for new Russian-European Nord Stream gas pipeline

Rolls-Royce wins compressor contract for new Russian-European Nord Stream gas pipeline

Etihad expands Rolls-Royce Trent fleet with new A330 order

Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has chosen the Trent 700EP to power a further eight Airbus A330 aircraft.

Rolls-Royce delivers first production LiftSystem® hardware for F-35 STOVL

Rolls-Royce has announced it has delivered its first production Variable Area Vane Box Nozzle (VAVBN) to Pratt & Whitney for integration on the F-35B Lightning II aircraft.

Rolls-Royce and Goodrich announce engine controls joint venture

Rolls-Royce announced agreement with Goodrich Corporation to form Rolls-Royce Goodrich Engine Control Systems Limited, trading as Aero Engine Controls.

Rolls-Royce waterjets to power Dubai water taxis

A fleet of innovative water taxis powered by Rolls-Royce waterjets is being introduced in Dubai by the Road Transport Authority (RTA) to help improve transport infrastructure in the fast-growing United Arab Emirates state.

Rolls-Royce signs $131 million F-35 STOVL Liftsystem contract

Rolls-Royce has signed a $131 million contract with Pratt & Whitney to supply LiftSystems for the first six Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant F-35B Lightning II aircraft.

Rolls-Royce wins Trent 60 contract to power Nickel mine in New Caledonia

Rolls-Royce wins Trent 60 contract to power Nickel mine in New Caledonia

Rolls-Royce signs up to MOD Green Charter

Rolls-Royce has signed up to a new UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) charter which aims to increase awareness of environmental issues within the Group’s supply chain.

Debut flight of Rolls-Royce Trent in Russia

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, the market leader on the Airbus A330, have powered the first scheduled flight of Aeroflot’s new A330-200, marking the Trent aero engine’s entry into service in Russia.

Rolls-Royce awarded £258 million UK helicopter support contract

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a £258 million contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide engine support to the UK's Sea King helicopter fleet.

Rolls-Royce marked 50 years of partnership with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation - the longest partnership in business aviation

First President for Rolls-Royce India appointed

Rolls-Royce today announced the appointment of Anil Shrikhande as President Rolls-Royce India. Anil will assume leadership of all Rolls-Royce operations and activities in India and South Asia.

Rolls-Royce and Areva to work together on UK Nuclear Programmes

Rolls-Royce announced plans to work together with AREVA, the French nuclear power plant and services provider, on jointly agreed programmes which will see the first new nuclear reactors built in the UK for over 20 years.

Rolls-Royce consults with employees on future employment

Rolls-Royce announced today that it is consulting employee representatives about a proposed reduction of 140 jobs at its Assembly and Test facility in Derby, UK, which forms part of the Group’s Civil Aerospace business.

Rolls-Royce appoints John Neill as a Non-Executive director

Rolls-Royce today announced the appointment of John Neill CBE as a non-executive director.