Rolls-Royce,  has won an order worth $210m, at list prices, from Fiji's national carrier Air Pacific for Trent 700 engines to power three Airbus A330 aircraft.

This is the first time Air Pacific has selected Rolls-Royce engines and the contract includes long-term TotalCare® service support.

Announcing the order today at the Singapore Airshow, Dave Pflieger, Managing Director & CEO, Air Pacific, said: "The A330s will be our first new widebody aircraft, so the Trent 700 engines represent an exciting and significant investment in leading-edge operational technology and support service for the future of our business. These engines will provide high-quality environmental performance, with low emissions, noise and fuel burn- something our company and customers value.We look forward to a great partnership with a company known for its commitment to excellence."

Bruce Blythe, Rolls-Royce, Senior Vice President - Civil Aerospace, said: "We are delighted Air Pacific is putting trust in our world leading technology and support services for such an important fleet replacement. We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship with the airline."

Background

Air Pacific and its subsidiary Pacific Sun together fly over 400 flights per week. The company operates Boeing 747, and Boeing 737 aircraft from Fiji to 15 cities in 10 countries. Destinations include Hong Kong, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu, and Solomon Islands. Air Pacific aircraft bring in 68 percent of all visitors who fly to Fiji. The company employs over 790 employees, earns revenues of F$600 million, and directly contributes a significant portion of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Pacific Sun operates a combination of ATR 42-500s and De Havilland Twin Otter aircraft on Fiji's 10 domestic island routes and regional flights to Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Source: Rolls-Royce