Rolls-Royce Secures Trent 700 Engine Order from Garuda Indonesia
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Rolls-Royce, has secured an order from Garuda Indonesia Airlines for Trent 700 engines to power 11 Airbus A330 aircraft. The contract includes long-term TotalCare® service support. The order confirms an announcement made by the airline in April of its intention to purchase Rolls-Royce engines.
Emirsyah Satar, Garuda Indonesia Airlines' chief executive officer, said: "We have always been very impressed with the Trent 700's performance in technical and economic terms. We look forward to further expanding our fleet with the support of Rolls-Royce."
Nick Devall, Rolls-Royce, chief commercial cfficer - civil aerospace, added, "We are delighted that Garuda Indonesia Airlines, a valued customer, has again put its trust in our industry-leading technology and support services as part of its plans for continued growth. This order underscores the market-leading position of the Trent 700."
The Trent 700, the only engine specifically designed for the A330, is the market leader for the aircraft, with more than 1,400 in service or on order. Garuda Indonesia Airlines will have 24 A330 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines by 2015.
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