Of those brand names that are truly global, very few command the reverence shown to Rolls-Royce, that byword for highest quality that is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Farnborough was, therefore, an appropriate venue for RR to summarize its achievements and aspirations in the realm of propulsion in a presentation presided over by CEO, Sir John Rose.
In the civil aerospace field, RR claims overall number-two world ranking, while being leader in fields such as modern widebodies and corporate aircraft. Notable among these is the Trent, the 1,000th of which was delivered last month, cementing a 50% market share despite its three competitors. With four versions available and a fifth, the -1000, in development, the Trent illustrates RR's incremental approach to family planning: increasing design efficiency through steady innovation while increasing confidence and reducing risk.
Trent is on 48% of Airbus A380s ordered, 45% of Boeing 777-200/ER/300s, 37% of A330-200/300s and all A340-500/600s. Firm orders total more then 1,700 engines and in excess of 10 million hours have been accumulated. Latest family member, the -1000, has secured its first customer airline. In the military field RR engines also ranks world No. 2, serving 160 armed forces and having 24,000 engines in current service on transports and trainers—world leader in each field—as well as fighters and UAVs.
RR offers self-explanatory "Total Care" packages to air forces and airlines, announcing on Tuesday an expansion of its portfolio with the extension of the existing Iberia contract to cover Trent 500 engines over 12 years.
