17th Jul 2006 10:01
17 July, 2006 ILFC ORDERS ROLLS-ROYCE TRENT ENGINES FOR BOEING 787s Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines have been chosen by International Lease FinanceCorporation (ILFC), the world's largest aircraft leasing company, to power upto 20 firm and option Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a deal potentially worth $600million at list prices.In addition, the engines will be offered to ILFC's lessees with TotalCare‚®services agreements, offering lifetime protection for each powerplant, andwhich are portable between ILFC's customersILFC is scheduled to receive the first of its Trent-powered Boeing 787s in2010.Mike Terrett, President - Civil Aerospace at Rolls-Royce, said: "Theversatility of the Trent 1000-powered 787 is a good strategic fit for ILFC dueto the excellent economics it offers across a range of operations. It givestheir customers extensive potential for their route networks, whilst at thesame time providing ILFC with a flexible solution to fit many customers'needs."Three Trent 1000s are now involved in ground testing following the engine'sinitial run, which took place on schedule in February. Three furtherdevelopment engines are on build and nearing completion.The Trent 1000 is the launch engine for all marks of the Boeing 787 and takesto the air for the first time on the company's Boeing 747 flying test bed inthe first quarter of next year. Engine certification will be achieved nextsummer, followed by the Trent's maiden flight on the 787 Dreamliner. Entry intoservice with launch customer ANA (All Nippon Airways) is scheduled for mid2008.NOTE TO EDITORS 1. In addition to its selection by ILFC and ANA, the Trent 1000 has also been chosen by Air New Zealand, Northwest Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Icelandair and aircraft leasing company LCAL. Firm orders have now been placed for a total of 99 Trent 1000-powered Boeing 787s. 2. The Trent 1000's thrust range is 53,000-75,000lb and it will be certified with ratings to power all current members of the 787 family from service entry in 2008. 3. The Trent 1000 is the launch engine on all three variants of the Boeing 787. ANA will begin operating the 787-8 in mid-2008 and will also introduce the short-range 787-3, in 2010. Air New Zealand recently announced that it was converting its order of 787-8s to 787-9s with service entry also in 2010. Air New Zealand and ANA were the first two airlines to select engines and both opted for the Trent 1000. 4. A total of seven Trent 1000s will be used in ground testing while nine are scheduled to support the flight test programme. 5. Including today's announcement, ILFC has now placed firm orders for A330, A340, Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 aircraft involving over 200 Trent series engines. It also includes Rolls-Royce RB211-powered Boeing 747s and 757s in its portfolio. 6. TotalCare agreements offer a comprehensive range of services tailored for individual customers. Rolls-Royce takes full responsibility for the engine fleet in return for payment by the customer of an agreed dollar rate per flying hour. For further information contact:Annalie BrownCommunications Manager - Civil AerospaceRolls-RoyceEmail: [email protected] International AirshowHall 4, Stand G17Chalet D1-4Tel: +44 (0)1252 523610ENDROLLS-ROYCE GROUP PLCRelated Shares:
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