Global Airport News

Global Airport News

British engine maker Rolls-Royce said it has won a USD$1.5 billion order with Air China to power 20 aircraft, and a second order with Ethiopian Airlines worth USD$480 million.

The aircraft, to be delivered to Air China from 2011, will be powered by Rolls-Royce's Trent 700 engines.

The engine maker also said Ethiopian Airlines has ordered Trent XWB engines for 12 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft, with entry into service expected in 2017

Ethiopian Airlines separately confirmed an order for the aircraft at the Dubai Air Show Airbus on Sunday.