Farnborough Airshow, Rolls-Royce, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysia Airlines for long-term TotalCare® services support for Trent 900 engines that will power its new fleet of six Airbus A380 aircraft.

Rolls-Royce already provides TotalCare support services for Trent 800 engines that power Malaysia Airlines' fleet of 17 Boeing 777 aircraft.

Ahmad Jauhari Yahya,  Malaysia Airlines', group chief executive officer, said: "We are very happy with the support we  receive from Rolls-Royce - TotalCare alleviates the burden of engine  maintenance and provides significant financial savings. We look forward to  receiving the same high level of support for our Trent 900 engines as we  undertake this important fleet expansion."

Phil Harris, Rolls-Royce's, senior vice resident - civil aerospace, added:  "We are delighted that, having experienced the benefits of TotalCare,  Malaysia Airlines is extending Rolls-Royce support to its new A380 fleet.  With decades of experience in developing and supporting world leading  jet engines, Rolls-Royce is best placed to provide this service. We look  forward to expanding our partnership with this valued customer."

Malaysia Airlines' first Airbus A380 entered into service on July 1. The aircraft enables a non-stop service from Kuala Lumpur to any destination in Europe. The Trent 900 is currently in service with five airlines and powered the first Airbus A380 to enter service, in 2007.

In April, Rolls-Royce opened its first purpose-built customer service hub, at the main terminal building in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysia.