Skymark goes for Rolls-Royce with the A380

Rolls-Royce has won the contract as engine supplier to the Japanese airline Skymark for its six Airbus A380s, the first to enter service in 2014.  Skymark is a new customer for Rolls-Royce, and the carrier is the only Japanese carrier to date to order the aircraft.  It was established in 1996 as a budget carrier and currently operates a 20-strong fleet of Boeing 737-800s on Japanese domestic routes.  It says it plans to expand internationally with the A380, including Europe.  A two-class 400-seat cabin layout is envisaged.

The aircraft will be powered by Trent 900, the contract calling for Rolls-Royce 'TotalCare' long-term engine service and support package.  Trent 900 engines powered the very first A380 to enter service in 2007 and have now been selected by 11 of 16 airlines who have ordered the aircraft.

Jim Sheard, Rolls-Royce Senior Vice President – Civil Aerospace, said: “Skymark is a new customer for Rolls-Royce and we are very pleased that they have put their trust in our leading edge engine technology and TotalCare support.  This latest order, from a new customer, confirms the Trent 900 as the true market leader and engine of choice for the majority of A380 operators.” www.rolls-royce.com

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