Trent

Rolls-Royce has won a $9.2bn contract to power Emirates fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft with Trent 900 engines.

Under its largest ever order, Rolls-Royce will supply the engines for 50 A380 aircraft that will enter into service in 2016.

The company will also support the airline with TotalCare service, which covers predictive maintenance planning, workscope creation and management, and wing repair and overhaul activities.

The engine offers the lowest lifetime fuel burn, with the latest version including technology developed for the Trent XWB and Trent 1000 engines, the company said.

With Emirates’ order, Rolls-Royce will be supplying Trent 900 engines to more than 50% of the four-engine A380 in the market.

" Today’s announcement is significant because of the significant economic impact that this will have on aviation manufacturing in the UK and Europe."

The Trent 900 was first installed on A380 in 2007, and is currently used by eight operators on more than 70 aircraft.

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Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Thai, Malaysia Airlines, China Southern, Lufthansa and British Airways are a few other airlines which have been using Trent 900 on their A380 aircraft.

Emirates Airline president Sir Tim Clark said: "Today’s announcement is significant not only because it cements the partnership between Emirates and Rolls-Royce, but also because of the significant economic impact that this will have on aviation manufacturing in the UK and Europe."

During the week, Rolls-Royce has also won contracts from Italian carrier Neos and Ethiopian Airlines to supply Trent 1000 engines to power three leased Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.

The engine maker has signed TotalCare service contracts with Singapore Airlines, Finnair, and Thai Airways.

Image: Rolls-Royce will supply Trent 900 engines for 50 A380 aircraft. Photo: courtesy of Rolls-Royce plc.