Rolls-Royce says wins USD 2.7bn contract from Norwegian

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Last Updated : Feb 01 2016 | 5:13 PM IST
British aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce said today that it has won a lucrative engines contract from Scandinavian carrier Norwegian in a deal worth USD 2.7 billion.
"Rolls-Royce has won a USD 2.7bn order from Norwegian for Trent 1000 engines... For 19 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft," it said in a statement adding that the deal included long-term service support.
The contract also includes servicing for another 11 leased Boeing 787s that have yet to enter service.
"This decision further develops our relationship with Rolls-Royce and we look forward to operating aircraft powered by the latest version of the Trent 1000," said Bjorn Kjos, chief executive of Norwegian.
Norwegian also has options for a further 10 aircraft which, if confirmed, would be powered by the Trent 1000 engine, Rolls-Royce added.
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First Published: Feb 01 2016 | 5:13 PM IST

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