14th Jan 2005 13:02
Rolls-Royce Group - Statement in respect of the closure of the Boeing 717programmeRolls-Royce has noted Boeing's statement in respect of the closure of theBoeing 717 line.The Group had already considered the possibility of this line closure and thefinancial impact, which will be modest, is contained within existing financialguidance. Results for the year 2004 will be announced on February 10 2005.Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD), the Group's wholly-owned subsidiary, isresponsible for the assembly of the BR715 engines that power the Boeing 717.Output volumes have been low for several years and RRD is now working on abroad range of both civil and military engine programmes. These include; thehighly successful BR710 engine, which powers Gulfstream and Bombardierexecutive jets, as well as the Nimrod MRA4 maritime surveillance aircraft; theTay engine, which also powers Gulfstream executive jets; the RTM 322 helicopterengine; and the TP 400-D6 engine for the new A400M European military transportaircraft.For further information please contact:Peter Barnes-WallisDirector of Financial CommunicationsRolls-Royce Group plcPh: 020 7227 9241Fax: 020 7227 9178e-mail: [email protected]Related Shares:
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