Rolls-Royce signs 'multi-million' engine deal
The order will see 18 engines built and maintained by the company from its Derby aerospace centre.
Rolls-Royce has entered into a multi-million pound deal to supply 18 engines for nine new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to Philippine Airlines. The agreement, once finalized, also includes a maintenance contract, ensuring Rolls-Royce will continue to service and monitor the engines throughout their operational lifespan. The UK government welcomed the deal, stating it would bring quality jobs to Rolls-Royce's Derby base.
The order was initially announced as a memorandum of understanding at the Farnborough International Airshow in July, with Rolls-Royce president Rob Watson expressing pride in strengthening their relationship with Philippine Airlines. The precise value of the deal has not been disclosed, but it is described as being worth hundreds of millions of pounds.
Airbus manufactures wings for its commercial aircraft at its Broughton site in North Wales. UK Trade Minister Anas Sarwar hailed the news as showcasing British engineering at the forefront of innovation, bringing good quality jobs to Derby and Broughton and highlighting UK expertise in thousands of flights by one of the fastest-growing airlines globally.
The Trent XWB-97 engine being used can operate on a 50% sustainable aviation fuel blend, with plans to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel in the future. This order follows Philippine Airlines' previous order for nine Trent XWB-97-powered Airbus A350-1000 in 2023.
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