Rolls-Royce Renews TotalCare Service Contract for Trent 700 Engines with Saudia

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announces it has signed a long-term renewal of its contract with Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, for the existing TotalCare service agreement for its Trent 700 engines that power Saudia’s fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft.

Saudia has extended its agreement for Rolls-Royce’s flagship TotalCare service, to ensure that all 31 of its A330aircraft are continuously covered beyond 2030. TotalCare is designed to provide operational certainty for customers by transferring time on wing and maintenance cost risk back to Rolls-Royce. This industry-leading premium service offering is supported by data delivered through the Rolls-Royce advanced engine health monitoring system, which helps provide customers with increased operational availability, reliability and efficiency. 

Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer – Civil Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, said:

“We are delighted to sign this service agreement with Saudia. It is testimony to the strength of the relationship our organisations have fostered over the years. We look forward to continuing to work with Saudia and supporting their Trent 700 fleet for years to come.”

Captain Ibrahim Koshy, CEO of Saudia, said:

"We are pleased to extend our longstanding partnership with Rolls-Royce for the TotalCare service, which has been integral to the optimal performance of Saudia's Airbus A330fleet. This commitment ensures ongoing support for all 31 of our A330 aircraft beyond 2030.

 “TotalCare goes beyond regular maintenance, enabling us to focus on our core operations whilst we trust Rolls-Royce with the details. This collaboration safeguards our assets and firmly demonstrates our confidence in Rolls-Royce as a trusted ally for operational excellence."

The Trent 700, which has accumulated more than 68 million flying hours of experience, offers airlines world-class reliability, with a 99.9% dispatch rate and the longest time on wing of any A330 engine option. The Trent 700 also delivers the highest thrust available on the A330, producing the greatest take-off performance, range, and payload capability, all of which equate to superior revenue-generating potential for operators.


About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
  1. Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land. Our products and service packages enable our customers to connect people, societies, cultures and economies together; they meet the growing need for power generation across multiple industries; and enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens.
  2. Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces and navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers. To meet customer demand for more sustainable solutions, we are committed to making our products compatible with net zero carbon emissions.
  3. Annual underlying revenue was £10.95 billion in 2021 and underlying operating profit was £414m.
  4. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69)
About Saudia

Saudia is the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1945, the company has grown to become one of the Middle East’s largest airlines.

Saudia has invested significantly in upgrading its aircraft and currently operates one of the youngest fleet. The airline serves an extensive global route network covering around 100 destinations across four continents, including all 28 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia.

A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), Saudia has also been a member airline in SkyTeam, the second largest alliance, since 2012.

Saudia was recently awarded the "World Class Airline 2024" for the third consecutive year at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards. Saudia has also advanced 11 places in the Skytrax airlines ranking of the World Best Airlines 2023. The Airline also ranked top among global airlines for best on-time performance (OTP) according to a report by the Cirium.

For more information on Saudia, please visit www.Saudia.com

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