ROLLS-ROYCE GROUP PLC - Re Contract - Zibb.com

Nov 02, 2009 (PR Newswire Europe via COMTEX) --

November 2, 2009

 ROLLS-ROYCE WINS $350 MILLION ORDER FROM TURKISH FLAG CARRIER FOR ADDITIONAL
                               TRENT 700 ENGINES

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a $350m order, at list
prices, for Trent engines to power five Airbus A330 aircraft for Turkish
Airlines (Turk Hava Yollari). The contract includes long-term TotalCare service
support. Aircraft deliveries will start in 2010. This follows the July 2009
announcement that Trent 700 engines will also power seven THY A330 aircraft, a
contract valued at $470m at list prices.

Candan Karlitekin, Chairman Turkish Airlines, said: "We are pleased to make a
second selection for Rolls-Royce engines for our A330 fleet. The aircraft
represents an exciting new phase of development for the airline and our
shareholders. The commitment of Rolls-Royce in supporting our ambitions is an
important factor in our plans."

Nick Devall, Rolls-Royce Executive Vice President - Customer Business, said:
"We are delighted that Turkish Airlines has again chosen Rolls-Royce technology
to power additional A330 aircraft. The Trent 700 is a market leader and we are
committed to working closely with the airline as they continue to develop their
fleet."

The Trent 700, the only engine specifically designed for the A330, remains the
market leader for the aircraft, achieving more than 70 per cent of new orders
over the last three years.

The THY aircraft will feature an enhanced performance version of the Trent 700
which improves engine performance by a further 1.3 per cent - confirming its
position on the A330 as best for fuel burn and emissions as well as thrust and
noise.

The latest THY order for Trent 700 engines will cover three A330 passenger
aircraft and two A330 freighter aircraft.

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. In each
    sector, Rolls-Royce offer value-added long-term service agreements for
    customers and operators.

 2. 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.

 3. Annual underlying revenues were GBP9.1 billion in 2008, of which 52 per cent
    came from services revenues. The firm and announced order book stood at
    GBP57.5 billion at 30 June 2009, providing visibility of future levels of
    activity.


For further information please contact

Mark Alflatt
Director of Financial Communications
Tel: +44 (0)20 7227 9285
mark.alflatt@rolls-royce.com

Nicky Louth-Davies
Director of Corporate Communications
Tel: +44 (0)20 7227 9232
nicky.louth-davies@rolls-royce.com

Web www.rolls-royce.com


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LHTEC Expands Global CTS800 Reach Through Exclusive Distributor Agreement With API - Zibb.com

Zibb.com | Oct 19, 2009

The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has signed a ten-year agreement with Aerospace Products International, Inc. (API), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FAVS), naming API as the exclusive...

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ROLLS-ROYCE GROUP PLC - Contract Win - Zibb.com

Oct 19, 2009 (PR Newswire Europe via COMTEX) --

October 19, 2009

ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SELECTED BY U.S. AIR FORCE TO
COMPLETE ADVENT RESEARCH DEMONSTRATOR PROGRAM

Rolls-Royce North American Technologies, Inc. has achieved a major milestone in
the Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology (ADVENT) demonstrator program, and was
selected by the U.S. Air Force to proceed with Phase II development. Next steps
for this key USAF technology program will include the integration of a variety
of advanced technologies, component testing and development of a technology
demonstrator core and engine.

This authorization to proceed follows successful completion earlier this year
of a series of tests and analysis on a technology demonstrator core and
adaptive engine. Designed to provide significant improvement in average fuel
consumption, this core and engine will be available for future U.S. military
aerospace platforms, including medium or large unmanned air systems.

Phil Burkholder, Chief Operating Officer, Rolls-Royce North American
Technologies, Inc., added: "We are delighted to continue to support the shared
vision of creating an ADVENT family of next generation engines that deliver the
range and persistence required for 21stcentury aircraft, including unmanned air
systems. The relationship with the AFRL is one of our most long standing, and
we look forward to continuing our partnership on the ADVENT program that will
deliver a step-change in aerospace propulsion technology."

The ADVENT technology demonstrator program, undertaken by Rolls-Royce North
American Technologies, Inc. (LibertyWorks), is funded by the U.S. Air Force
Research Laboratory (AFRL). ADVENT is part of the Versatile Affordable Advanced
Turbine Engines (VAATE) Program, an initiative sponsored by industry and
Government partners to advance state of the art turbine engine technology for
military and commercial aviation.


NOTE TO EDITORS

 1. LibertyWorks(R), known officially as Rolls-Royce North American Technologies
    Inc., has a long history of service to the U.S. military. Based in
    Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., LibertyWorks - previously known as Allison
    Advanced Development Co. (AADC) - has contributed technology to the F-35
    Lightning II LiftFan and F136 engine; and the IHPTET (Integrated High
    Performance Turbine Engine Technology) program.

 2. In August 2007, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies, Inc. was awarded a
    $296 million contract by the AFRL for work to develop ADVENT technologies
    that focus on an adaptive engine architecture to provide a 25 percent
    improvement in average fuel consumption and reduced temperature cooling air
    for thermal management. The ADVENT engine demonstrator testing is scheduled
    for 2013.

 3. In September 2007, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies, Inc. was
    awarded a $19.6 million contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
    for work that will be carried out on HEETE. The HEETE technology program is
    a key element within the U.S. Air Force's Versatile Affordable Advanced
    Turbine Engines (VAATE) program that aims to provide game-changing
    propulsion system capabilities with superior fuel efficiency.

 4. 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, defense aerospace, marine and energy.

 5. Rolls-Royce has a broad customer base comprising 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 120 countries.

 6. In 2008, Rolls-Royce and its partners invested nearly $1.4 billion on
    research and development, two thirds of which had the objective of further
    improving the environmental aspects of its products. The primary technology
    investment area is aimed at reducing noise and emissions.

For further information, please contact:

Mark Alflatt

Director of Financial Communications

Tel: +44 (0)20 7227 9241

mark.alflatt@rolls-royce.com

Nicky Louth-Davies

Director of Corporate Communications

Tel: +44 (0)20 7227 9232

Nicky.louth-davies@rolls-royce.com




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Goodrich Selected by Rolls-Royce to Develop Fuel Nozzles for Next Generation Aircraft Engines -

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct 15, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --

Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has signed a research agreement with Rolls-Royce to develop the next generation of fuel nozzles for "lean burn" combustion technology systems, which would be used on future environmentally responsible gas turbine aircraft engines. Goodrich also has been selected to supply Rolls-Royce with the combustion system fuel nozzles for the new Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine program for the Airbus A350XWB commercial aircraft. All work will be performed by Goodrich's Engine Components team in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Lean burn technology allows for a more complete combustion cycle, which reduces emissions and increases efficiency. Goodrich's lean burn research and development program focuses on advanced combustion fuel nozzles designed to meet increasingly stringent requirements for reduced emissions on next generation aircraft. Lean burn technology can significantly reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, improving local air quality around airports and reducing aviation's climate change footprint.

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