Rolls-Royce to Power Saudi Arabian Airlines Worth Up to $900M

(April 8, 2009) -- Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will power Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft in an order worth up to US$900m at list prices. The contract will include a long-term service agreement.

Trent engines, selected by the airline for the first time, will power up to 12 (eight firm and four option) Airbus A330 aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2010. The Trent 700EP (Enhanced Performance) features reduced fuel burn and emission levels.


Phil Harris, Rolls-Royce Senior Vice President Airlines - North Asia and Middle East, said: "This important order marks another stage in the development of our relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The superior technology in the Trent 700EP, backed up by a comprehensive TotalCare service package, will deliver significant benefits for Saudi Arabian Airlines."

Ali Milaat, Managing Director Technical Services Strategic Business Unit of Saudi Arabian Airlines, said: "Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines have an excellent reputation and we are pleased to bring them onto our new fleet. Maintaining efficiency and performance in a highly competitive market is vitally important and Rolls-Royce technology and TotalCare service will enable us to reach our targets."

Source : Rolls-Royce Plc (LSE: RR.L)