ROLLS-ROYCE GROUP PLC - ROLLS-ROYCE BR725 ENGINE RECEIVES FAA TYPE CERTIFICATION

23 December 2009

           ROLLS-ROYCE BR725 ENGINE RECEIVES FAA TYPE CERTIFICATION

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received type certification
from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its BR725 engine, which
powers the world's fastest civil aircraft, the Gulfstream G650 business jet.

The certification covers a thrust rating of 16,100lbf (71.6 kN) and follows
certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in June 2009. FAA
certification completes airworthiness approvals by the two major international
authorities and is the result of an intensive series of safety, endurance and
performance tests.

The G650 flight test programme has been underway since 25 November 2009, with
entry into service of the ultra-long-range business jet planned for 2012.

Dr. Michael Haidinger, President, Rolls-Royce Deutschland and Chief Operating
Officer Corporate & Regional Engines Rolls-Royce, said: "This year has been
full of highlights for the BR725 engine programme. We have obtained EASA
certification, seen the engine take the G650 to the air for the first time and
now the BR725 has also been certified by the US authority. At our Dahlewitz
facility in Germany we have already assembled the first two production engines.
I would like to thank both the airworthiness authorities for their
professionalism and Gulfstream for its continued support throughout the
certification process."

The BR725 is the most advanced member of the BR700 engine series. Incorporation
of latest technology has lead to improved performance, efficiency, fuel
consumption, emissions and engine life. The engine enables the G650 to travel
7,000 nautical miles at Mach 0.85 and reach a maximum operating speed of Mach
0.925, making it the fastest civil aircraft. The aircraft can reach a ceiling
of 51,000 feet, which allows it to avoid traffic and inclement weather.

Notes to Editors:

 1. Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use
    on land, at sea and in the air, has established a strong position in global
    markets - civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy.

 2. As a result of this strategy, Rolls-Royce today has a broad customer base
    comprising more than 600 airlines, 4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and
    helicopter operators, 160 armed forces, more than 2,000 marine customers,
    including 70 navies, and energy customers in nearly 120 countries, with an
    installed base of 54,000 gas turbines.

 3. Rolls-Royce employs over 38,000 skilled people in offices, manufacturing
    and service facilities in 50 countries. The Group has a strong commitment
    to apprentice and graduate recruitment, and to further developing employee
    skills.

 4. Sixty per cent of research and development investment and 40 per cent of
    new product development spending over the past five years has been outside
    the UK, with particularly strong relationships with the 27 universities
    worldwide where there are Rolls-Royce University Technology Centres.

 5. In 2008, Rolls-Royce and its partners invested GBP885 million on research and
    development, two thirds of which had the objective of further improving the
    environmental aspects of its products, in particular the reduction of
    emissions.

 6. All BR700 series engines are assembled by Rolls-Royce at its Dahlewitz
    facility in Germany.

For further information please contact:

Mark Alflatt

Director of Financial Communications

Tel: +44 (0)20 7227 9285

Mark.Alflatt@Rolls-Royce.com

Amanda Price

Investor Relations Manager

Tel: +44 (0)20 7227 9285

Amanda.Price@Rolls-Royce.com

Web www.rolls-royce.com



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