Rolls-Royce has been selected by Philippine Airlines to deliver Trent 700 engines, worth $1.4 billion at list prices, to power 20 Airbus A330 aircraft.
 
This is the first selection of Trent engines by Philippine Airlines and also includes long-term service support agreement.

Ramon Ang, president and chief operating officer, Philippine Airlines, said: "After a thorough evaluation of our options, the Trent 700 is the best solution for our fleet expansion. The engine will provide market-leading environmental performance, with low emissions, noise and fuel burn. The level of support offered by Rolls-Royce through TotalCare provides us with the ideal opportunity to effectively manage our engine maintenance and overhaul costs."
 
Eric Schulz, Rolls-Royce, president  - civil large engines, added: "We are very pleased to welcome Philippine Airlines into the family of Rolls-Royce engine operators We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Philippine Airlines as we deliver Trent 700s that will power its A330 fleet in the exciting and fast-growing Asia-Pacific market, supported with a comprehensive TotalCare package."
 
The Trent 700 engine is designed for the Airbus A330 aircraft. Rolls-Royce has more than 1,400 Trent 700 engines either in service or on order.