Rolls-Royce Wins 1st Order from Leading US Lessor ACG

(December 16, 2009) -- Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won its first order from US lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG), for Trent 1000 engines to power all five Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft already purchased by ACG. The contract is worth $170m at list prices.

The aircraft, ordered by ACG in 2007, represent a significant addition to its portfolio as the company's first next generation widebody purchase.


R. Stephen Hannahs, Aviation Capital Group Chief Executive Officer & Group Managing Director, said: "We are delighted to celebrate the 787's first flight with this announcement. The Trent 1000 provides us with an excellent combination of operating and ownership economics. We are confident in its performance and its ability to meet our expectations and those of our customers."

The 787 will produce 20 per cent less CO2, 40 per cent less NOx and 50 per cent less noise than current generation aircraft.

Mark King, Rolls-Royce President - Civil Aerospace, said: "I am delighted that this order starts what I have no doubt will be a long and successful relationship with ACG. I am particularly pleased that such a key player in the leasing market has shown its trust in our Trent 1000 technology by selecting the engine for all its aircraft."

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