Engines
Rolls-Royce announces follow-on Trent order
Rolls-Royce has confirmed a follow-on order from Singapore Airlines for Trent 900 engines to power SIA’s nine additional Airbus A380s.

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Rolls-Royce has confirmed a follow-on order from Singapore Airlines for Trent 900 engines to power SIA’s nine additional Airbus A380s.

The UK manufacturer claims a 58-percent market share of A380 firm and optioned engine orders, as nine out of 12 operators that have chosen engines to date have opted for the Trent 900 over the Engine Alliance GP7200. For its part, the GE Aviation/Pratt & Whitney Alliance claims a 50-percent share.