1st Order for Rolls-Royce Trent XWB in France and -1000 XWB in Europe

(September 15, 2008) -- Rolls-Royce has received its first order for Trent XWB engines from a France-based carrier, with the Air Caraibes order for three Airbus A350-1000 XWB aircraft. The engines will be backed by a long-term TotalCare(r) agreement, bringing the combined engine and services package value to more than $250 million at list prices.

This is also the first time that Air Caraibes, based at Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe (French West Indies), has ordered Rolls-Royce Trent engines. The Trent XWB, which is currently the only engine on the A350 XWB, has become the fastest-selling Trent engine, underpinning the position of Rolls-Royce as the market leader on modern widebody aircraft. This order increases the number of Trent XWB orders to 374 aircraft from 17 customers.

Jacqueline Sutton, Senior Vice President - Airlines, Rolls-Royce, said: "The Trent XWB, like all Trent applications, is tailored specifically for the aircraft it powers. The TotalCare(r) service agreement is also tailored to Air Caraibes' operation, so we look forward to supporting the airline's growth plans with both our technology and services expertise."

Jean-Paul Dubreuil, Air Caraibes' President added: "It is absolutely essential for us to utilise the latest technology and services to help drive the best economics and efficiencies in our operation - and we are confident that Rolls-Royce allied to Airbus for the A350-1000 XWB will play a key role in that strategy."

Source : Rolls-Royce

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