Rolls-Royce highlights growing presence in Singapore and Asia

Rolls-Royce is highlighting both its present and future Asian and Singapore presence at the Singapore Airshow (February 19-24, Stand N23). The Trent aero engine family, which has a leading presence in the Asian market, powers three Singapore Airlines aircraft types in service and has been selected for two more.

The Trent is represented on the Rolls-Royce stand at the new Changi Exhibition Centre. There is also be information about opportunities at the new Trent aero engine and assembly facility to be built at the Seletar Industrial Park. The facility, announced in November 2007, will be operational by the first quarter of 2010 and will employ around 330 people.

Rolls-Royce employs more than 1,000 people locally, including those in its joint ventures - Singapore Aero Engine Services Ltd (SAESL) and International Engine Components Overhaul (IECO).

Trent engines are in service with all the major Asian carriers and are represented on the stand by the Trent 900 for the Airbus A380, which entered airline service with Singapore Airlines in October 2007, and the Trent 1000, which will enter service with the Boeing 787s of All Nippon Airways.

The defence business of Rolls-Royce is demonstrating its capability in engines for combat aircraft, trainers and helicopters. The GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team F136 interchangeable engine for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter; the Adour Mk951 for the BAE Systems Hawk, and the RTM322 for the NH90 and EH101 helicopters are featured on the stand.

Jonathan Asherson, Rolls-Royce regional director for Singapore, said: "We are growing rapidly in Asia, and Singapore is a key business hub for the Group. We are working closely with key partners such as the Singapore Economic Development Board and Singapore Airlines to demonstrate our continuing commitment."