Rolls-Royce secures engine deal for aircraft fleet

Cathay Pacific has agreed to place an order for 60 Trent 7000 engines, which will power 30 Airbus A330-900 aircraft

Rolls-Royce has won a deal to supply dozens of engines for a new fleet of aircraft.

The Derby-based firm's civil aerospace division will build 60 Trent 7000 engines - to power 30 Airbus A330-900 aircraft - ordered by the Hong Kong-based flag carrier Cathay Pacific.

The airline has also signed a TotalCare service agreement with Rolls-Royce, covering wing and maintenance work for the aircraft.

Ewen McDonald, chief customer officer for Rolls-Royce's civil aerospace division, said the combined aircraft and engines would reduce emissions by 14%.

The Trent 7000 is the latest addition of Rolls-Royce engines and exclusively powers the Airbus A330neo line

Mr McDonald added: "The Trent 7000, coupled with TotalCare, is a compelling proposition for airline customers and this order shows significant confidence in the Trent 7000/A330neo combination.

"This will make Cathay Pacific the world's largest operator of Trent 7000 engines, which will benefit from the £1bn investment we’re making to the Trent engine family.

"All of us at Rolls-Royce are proud of the trust that Cathay Pacific is placing in us, and we look forward to supporting these new aircraft as they enter service."

Cathay Pacific said the aircraft and engine combination would provide "excellent comfort" for passengers and "improved fuel efficiency".

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