Rolls-Royce Wins $1.4 Billion Gulfstream IV Order

Rolls-Royce PLC
28 April 2000



ROLLS-ROYCE WINS $1.4 BILLION ORDER TO POWER NEXT GENERATION OF GULFSTREAM IV
AIRCRAFT

Rolls-Royce has been selected by Gulfstream to power the next generation of
its twin-engined GIV aircraft with an order worth up to $1.4 billion. 
Upgraded Rolls-Royce Tay engines will power 150 of the new version GIV aircraft,
with an option for Rolls-Royce to supply engines for a further 150 of the
executive jets over the next ten years.

The contract continues a 42-year relationship between the two companies.
Rolls-Royce has been the only powerplant provider for the entire Gulfstream
fleet since it began operations in 1958 and has delivered more than 2,500
engines.

The announcement was made by Gulfstream President and COO Bill Boisture during
a ceremony at the company's headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, to mark the
production of the 100th GV and 400th GIV.  The event was also attended by
Rolls-Royce Chief Executive, John Rose.
 
Mr Boisture said, 'After an intense competition, we have selected Rolls-Royce
to power the next version of our GIV.  Its engines and our aircraft have
proven to be an unbeatable combination.'
 
Mr Rose added, 'Our partnership is unique in the aviation industry. We have
powered every Gulfstream model from GI to GV and I am pleased that Gulfstream
has demonstrated its continued confidence in Rolls-Royce by extending our
relationship into the next generation of GIVs.'

The improved Tay engine features a Full Authority Digital Engine Control
(FADEC) system and technology upgrades resulting in better operating
efficiency and enhanced fuel burn.

Rolls-Royce has now announced over $4 billion in new orders this year.




Notes 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 56,000 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
wing 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 which 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 all the major future programmes 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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