Rolls-Royce boost with A380

Asiana Airlines has become the latest carrier to sign up for the Rolls-Royce which Trent 900 engines to power its new fleet six Airbus A380 aircraft.  The deal is the first of its kind since the explosion of a Trent 900 engine on a Qantas operated Airbus A380 in November 2010 and is considered a real boost for the Derby based engine manufacturer .

Based in Seoul, South Korea, Asiana Airlines will take delivery of its first aircraft in 2014.  It had previously ordered Trent engines for 30 firm and 10 option A350 XWB aircraft.

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines have now been selected by ten of the 15 airline customers for the Airbus A380. www.rolls-royce.com

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