2010

Rolls-Royce introduces new, higher powered, industrial gas turbine

Rolls-Royce has announced the latest model to its industrial RB211 family, the H63, a 44MW engine that will deliver at least 30 per cent more power, more efficiently than earlier models.

Rolls-Royce celebrates new success in two-shaft engine research programme

Rolls-Royce has celebrated the successful running of the latest core engine build in its E3E (efficiency, environment, economy) two-shaft research programme.

Rolls-Royce congratulates Lufthansa and Airbus on A380 delivery

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today congratulated German flag-carrier Lufthansa on the delivery of its first Airbus A380 aircraft.

Rolls-Royce wins order to equip seven offshore vessels in Brazil

Rolls-Royce has received orders worth approximately £15 million to supply propulsion and control systems for seven offshore vessels being built in Brazil.

Rolls-Royce expands growing network of University Technology Centres

Rolls-Royce announced the opening of two new University Technology Centres (UTCs) dedicated to nuclear technology, with ceremonies in Manchester and London.

Rolls-Royce opens state-of-the-art Mechanical Test Operations Centre in Germany

Rolls-Royce today officially opened its new, state-of-the-art Mechanical Test Operations Centre (MTOC) in Dahlewitz, Germany.

AGM and Interim management statement

Rolls-Royce Group plc is today hosting its 2010 Annual General Meeting at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London.

Rolls-Royce completes first propeller and gas turbine for Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier programme

Rolls-Royce has completed two significant milestones for the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers, Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales, with completion of the first propeller and the successful testing of the vessels’ first MT30 gas turbine.

Rolls-Royce signs £690 million contract to support UK Tornado fleet

Rolls-Royce has signed an innovative service contract worth £690 million with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Tornado aircraft.

Rolls-Royce awarded $51 million production and support contract for U.S. Marine Corps tanker aircraft engines

Rolls-Royce today announced a $51 million engine production and MissionCare™ services contract with U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).

Rolls-Royce announces unconditional offer for ODIM ASA

Further to the announcement on 26 February 2010 regarding the recommended cash offer to acquire all outstanding shares in ODIM ASA (the "Offer"), Rolls-Royce today announced that 30.3 million shares have been tendered to its wholly owned subsidiary Rolls-Royce Marine AS.

Rolls-Royce and Larsen & Toubro to collaborate on global nuclear opportunities

Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), India’s leading engineering and construction company, and Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation to effectively address the projected need for light water reactors (LWR) in India and internationally.

GE Rolls-Royce fighter engine team employs full afterburner on third new engine

The GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team has successfully hit full afterburner on its third new production-configuration engine, continuing a year of major progress and milestones for the F136 program.

Rolls-Royce LiftSystem demonstrates success in first vertical landing

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its unique LiftSystem™ technology with the first vertical landing of the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II aircraft.

Rolls-Royce wins second contract to power major gas pipeline in India

Rolls-Royce has won its second contract in two years from Gas Authority India Limited (GAIL) to supply power systems for a major gas pipeline project.