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Rolls-Royce PLC
6 July 2000


ROLLS-ROYCE WINS $49 MILLION REGIONAL JET ENGINE ORDER

Rolls-Royce plc, the aerospace, defence, marine and energy company, today
announced business worth up to $49 million for engines to power nine Embraer 
RJ 145 regional jets purchased by Polish airline LOT.  The airline is
converting six options from a previous order and placing an additional order
for three new aircraft.

Carmen Lloyd, President - Corporate and Regional Airlines, Rolls-Royce, said: 
'This order continues our excellent relationship with LOT and demonstrates
their confidence in the Rolls-Royce powered ERJ 145 regional jet.'

The announcement increases the number of firm aircraft ordered by LOT to 15. 
The airline initially ordered six firm aircraft with six options in February,
1999.

Today's announcement brings the total value of business announced by 
Rolls-Royce plc so far this year to more than five and a half billion dollars.

Background information:
* Firm orders and options for both the ERJ 145 and ERJ 135 now total 1,053. 
* The 7,600 lb thrust Rolls-Royce AE 3007 engine is the sole powerplant for
the ERJ 145 aircraft, the 44-passenger ERJ 140 and the 37-passenger ERJ 135.
* The Rolls-Royce AE 3007 engine fleet has accumulated more than 1.5 million
flight hours since entering service in 1996.
* Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofan engines have been designed to meet the
stringent requirements of the regional airline industry, while also meeting
the strict sound and emission limits required of tomorrow's regional airline
fleet.
* The engine is part of the Rolls-Royce AE common core family of engines that
includes the AE 1107 turboshaft and AE 2100 turboprop, where all utilise the
same power core.


Note to editors:
Rolls-Royce plc is a global company providing power on land, sea and air. The
company has established leading positions in civil aerospace, defence, marine
and energy markets. Its core gas turbine technology has created one of the
broadest product ranges of aero engines in the world, with 55,000 engines in
service in over 150 countries. Customers include more than 500 airlines, 2,400
corporate and utility operators and 160 armed forces, using both fixed and
rotary wing aircraft. 

Rolls-Royce is the global leader in marine power systems with a broad product
range and full systems integration capability. Over 2,000 marine customers and
more than 30 navies use Rolls-Royce propulsion. The company is investing in
new products and capabilities for energy markets that include the oil and gas
industry and power generation. It also develops its own power projects through
Rolls-Royce Power Ventures Ltd.

Rolls-Royce pioneered gas turbine technology for aerospace, power generation
and marine propulsion and is involved in major future programs in these
fields. These include the Trent aero and industrial engines, the Eurofighter
Typhoon and Joint Strike Fighter combat engines, the WR21 marine engine and
leading edge water jet propulsion systems.

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