June 22, 2007 -- Rolls-Royce confirmed today that it had secured business worth a total of $15.1 billion at the Paris air show. On the eve of the show, the company was selected to power the C-27J transport aircraft for the US armed forces, and also signed an agreement to develop a new corporate jet engine for Dassault. During the air show, commitments were announced for 728 engines on a total of 355 aircraft. New customers were announced in Latin America and Russia, joining those from the Middle East, Asia, Europe and America who also placed orders.

Orders were received from Avianca and Flyglobespan for the Trent 1000 to power the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. During the air show, the Trent 1000, which is the launch engine on the Dreamliner, made a successful maiden flight on the Rolls-Royce flying test bed at Waco, Texas. The first set of engines is being installed on the initial Boeing 787 ahead of roll-out in Seattle next month.

The V2500, produced by International Aero Engines, in which Rolls-Royce is a senior partner, received orders at the air show for 220 engines, of which the value to Rolls-Royce is $900 million. The V2500 is a good example of a successful international collaboration between Rolls-Royce and companies in the US, Germany and Japan.

Source: Rolls-Royce