Rolls-Royce Powers New Jet

Rolls-Royce PLC
26 October 2001



26 October 2001





                   ROLLS-ROYCE SELECTED AS ENGINE SUPPLIER
                       FOR NEW BOMBARDIER BUSINESS JET



Rolls-Royce plc and Bombardier Aerospace have announced selection of the
Rolls-Royce BR710 engine as the powerplant for the Bombardier Global 5000
super large business jet, a new derivative of the ultra long-range Bombardier
Global Express, also powered by the BR710.



John Holding, executive vice-president, Engineering and Product Development,
Bombardier Aerospace, said: 'After carefully reviewing our powerplant options
for the Bombardier Global 5000, we selected the Rolls-Royce BR710 to power the
newest member of the Bombardier Global Express family.



'Our confidence is based on the proven success of the Bombardier Global
Express aircraft currently in service as well as our long-standing
relationship with Rolls-Royce.'



John Cheffins, Chief Operating Officer and President - Civil Aerospace,
Rolls-Royce, said: 'The Bombardier Global 5000 programme reflects the positive
outlook of Bombardier Aerospace and Rolls-Royce in the strength of the
business jet market. Rolls-Royce has modern cost-effective products and is
poised to meet this demand.'



The Bombardier Global 5000 will fly non-stop from central North America to
continental Europe at a speed of Mach 0.85 (561 mph, 903 km/h), with eight
passengers plus three crew. It will also fly non-stop at Mach 0.85 (561 mph;
903 km/h) from Europe to central North America. The Bombardier Global 5000
will enter corporate service in late 2004.



The BR710 is capable of delivering 14,000lb to 17,000lb (62.7 to 76.2 kN) of
thrust. Its power throughout the flight envelope, and its fuel efficiency,
make it an ideal powerplant for the new generations of long-range and ultra
long-range business jets. It also offers low noise and excellent emission
characteristics, ensuring unrestricted access to local airports around the
world.



First flight of the Bombardier Global Express took place in October 1996,
followed by BR710 engine certification in January 1997. The aircraft entered
service in 1999, and holds 16 world records, including US transcontinental
flights, Atlantic and Pacific crossings.



The BR710 also powers the Gulfstream V and V-SP ultra long-range business
jets, and has been selected to power the BAE SYSTEMS Nimrod MRA4, the UK's new
maritime reconnaissance aircraft. Another member of the BR700 family, the
larger BR715, is the sole powerplant for the Boeing 717 passenger jet.



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