2009

Rolls-Royce BR725 engine receives FAA Type certification

Rolls-Royce has received type certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its BR725 engine, which powers the world’s fastest civil aircraft, the Gulfstream G650 business jet.

Two new Rolls-Royce offshore vessels for Island Offshore

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won an order to design and equip two diesel electric UT 776 CD offshore service vessels for leading offshore ship owner, Island Offshore.

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 powers Boeing 787 Dreamliner™ first flight

Rolls-Royce has powered the Boeing 787 Dreamliner™ aircraft first flight in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Rolls-Royce wins first order from leading US lessor Aviation Capital Group

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won its first order from US lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG), for Trent 1000 engines to power all five Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft already purchased by ACG.

Rolls-Royce secures Saudi engine support contracts

Rolls-Royce has concluded contracts with BAE Systems to support the EJ200 engines powering the Typhoon fleet of the Royal Saudi Air Force.

United Airlines selects Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines to power new fleet in $2 billion deal

Rolls-Royce has been selected by United Airlines to power its new fleet of Airbus A350 XWB aircraft.

Rolls-Royce wins order to supply Waterjets to the UAE Navy

Rolls-Royce has announced an order to supply 24 lightweight waterjets for the UAE Navy’s fleet of fast patrol boats.

Rolls-Royce strengthens global marine support network with new facility in Genoa, Italy

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has enhanced its global customer support capability with the opening of a new marine service centre in Genoa, Italy.

Rolls-Royce BR725 engines power first flight of Gulfstream G650

Two Rolls-Royce BR725 engines powered the successful maiden flight of the Gulfstream G650 at 1:41 p.m. on 25 November, 2009.

Dubai air show orders and milestones reflect Rolls-Royce technology success

Rolls-Royce has secured orders worth more than $2.3 billion during the Dubai Air Show, demonstrating its strong market positions, its continued investment in technology and access to global markets.

Rolls-Royce signs $171 million F-35 STOVL Liftsystem contract

Rolls-Royce has signed a $171 million contract with Pratt & Whitney to supply the Rolls-Royce LiftSystem®.

Rolls-Royce wins $110m share of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise order

Rolls-Royce has won a $110m share in an order from DAE Capital, the aircraft leasing and financial business arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), for V2500 engines.

Rolls-Royce establishes presence in Qatar Science and Technology Park

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a tenancy agreement with the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP).

Rolls-Royce wins $1.5 billion order to power 20 Air China aircraft

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won an order for Trent 700 engines to power 20 Air China Airbus A330 aircraft.

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB sales top 1,000 in $480m Ethiopian Airlines contract

Rolls-Royce today announced that Ethiopian Airlines has ordered Trent XWB engines worth $480m at list prices.