Articles By: RollsRoyce

World Demand for 16,400 New Turbine Helicopters During Next Ten Years

World Demand for 16,400 New Turbine Helicopters During Next Ten Years

HOUSTON: Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, which offers one of the broadest power ranges of helicopter turboshaft engines in the world, today forecast a market characterized by emerging near-term recovery followed by long-term growth. Over the ten year period, total helicopter deliveries are predicted to be more than 16,400 units as the market responds [...]

Rolls-Royce to Supply Waterjets to the UAE Navy

Rolls-Royce to Supply Waterjets to the UAE Navy

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has today announced an order to supply 24 lightweight waterjets for the UAE Navy’s fleet of fast patrol boats. The UAE Navy has ordered 12 new fast patrol boats, based on the proven Ghannatha Class fast troop transport vessel. These are currently under construction by Abu Dhabi Ship Building [...]

Fighter Engine Team Submits Fixed-Price Contract Approach

Fighter Engine Team Submits Fixed-Price Contract Approach

In response to cost overruns and schedule delays in major weapon programs, The Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 was signed into law to mandate competition through the entire life of major defense programs — including funding competing sources. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program creates the perfect opportunity — a multi-role aircraft [...]

Rolls-Royce to Support RMAF Adour Powered Hawk Fleet

Rolls-Royce to Support RMAF Adour Powered Hawk Fleet

Rolls-Royce has signed a £75 million MissionCare™ contract with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to support the Adour engines which power its fleet of Hawk aircraft. The five-year contract covers the overhaul of the fleet of 26 Adour Mk871 engines, an annual training programme for RMAF engineers and the calibration, maintenance and re-certification of [...]