Thai selects Rolls-Royce Trent for A330

8 January, 2008

        THAI TAKES ROLLS-ROYCE TRENT 700s AND TOTALCARE FOR A330 FLEET         

Rolls-Royce today announced that THAI Airways International has selected the
Trent 700 to power a new fleet of eight Airbus A330-300s, in a deal worth
around $300 million at engine list prices. The aircraft are due to be delivered
from 2009 onwards.

In addition, the engines will be covered by a 10 year TotalCare long term
services agreement, based on an agreed dollar fee per engine flying hour.

THAI was the launch customer for the Trent 800 on both the -200 and -300
versions of the Boeing 777 and has 20 aircraft in its fleet, which now also
includes the Trent-powered -200ER version. The airline also operates the Trent 500,
supported by TotalCare, on 10 Airbus A340-500 and -600s.

Khun Tummasak, Executive Vice President Technical at THAI, said: "We have
developed a strong relationship with Rolls-Royce since we started operating the
Trent 800 in 1996. During that time, Rolls-Royce has demonstrated an excellent
understanding of our business requirements which has helped them provide the
highest levels of support for our operation. This was one of the key factors in
our decision, along with our evaluation of long term operating costs."

Nick Devall, Executive Vice President, Rolls-Royce Customer Business at
Rolls-Royce, added: "This decision to select the Trent 700 for its second batch
of A330s shows how far the relationship has developed and it will bring a third
member of the Trent engine family into THAI's fleet. I am delighted to have the
opportunity to grow the Trent's presence in support of THAI's long term growth
plans."

The Trent 700 is the only engine on the A330 that has been specifically
designed for the aircraft, resulting in better performance, reliability and
maintenance costs. It is the market leader on the A330 with a 50 per cent share
of firm orders.

It is also the quietest and cleanest option on the A330, with the greatest
margin to CAEP 4 legislation. A programme of continuous improvement, involving
the introduction of the latest Trent family technology to the Trent 700, will
ensure increased benefits to customers, such as the lowest fuel burn of any
engine on the aircraft.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

1. Rolls-Royce is an established supplier to Thailand's oil and gas sector. The
company powers several aircraft types in the Royal Thai Armed Forces and also
provides equipment to the Thai naval fleet.

2. TotalCare, tailored for individual operators, offers a range of services
from Rolls-Royce covering all aspects of asset management in support of its Civil
Aerospace products. Building on the company's knowledge, experience and
infrastructure, these services include elements such as predictive maintenance,
logistics management, and global repair and overhaul offerings. TotalCare can
remove uncertainties from engine management and improve operational reliability
for operators through a mutually aligned business relationship.

3. Since 2001, 80 per cent of new Trent orders have included TotalCare.

4. Rolls-Royce operates in four global markets - civil aerospace, defence
aerospace, marine and energy. It invests in technology and capability that can
be exploited in each of these sectors to create a competitive range of
products.

5. Rolls-Royce has a broad customer base comprising more than 500 airlines,
4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and helicopter operators, 160 armed
forces and more than 2,000 marine customers, including 50 navies. The
company has energy customers in nearly 120 countries.
   
6. Rolls-Royce seeks to add value for its customers with aftermarket services
that will enhance the performance and reliability of its products. Services
revenues have grown by 10 per cent per annum compound over the past 10
years.
   

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Rolls-Royce plc
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Annalie Brown
Communications Manager - Civil Aerospace
Rolls-Royce plc
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