Bangkok--3 Mar--Hill & Knowlton Latest win for Rolls-Royce confirms reliability and performance of one of the most powerful engines in the world Singapore Airlines has selected the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 to power a follow-on order for nine firm additional Airbus A380s. The contract also includes a TotalCare? long-term services agreement. The airline previously selected the Trent 900 to power its initial fleet of 10 A380s, of which two have entered commercial service. These engines are also covered by a TotalCare agreement. Dan Pedley, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce (Thailand) Ltd, said: "As the launch customer for the Airbus A380, Singapore Airlines has operated this aircraft since October 2007. Powered by the Rolls-Royce Trent 900, the airline has been delighted with its excellent entry in service. A high level of performance, reliability and quality of service has undoubtedly influenced this follow-on order." In addition to the two A380s currently in service, Singapore Airlines currently operates a fleet of 63 Rolls-Royce powered aircraft, including five Airbus A340-500s, 58 Boeing 777s, powered by the Trent 500 and Trent 800 respectively. The airline has also selected the Trent 700 for its future fleet of Airbus A330s, due for delivery from 2009. NOTE TO EDITORS: 1. Nine out of the 12 operators who have made A380 engine selections to date have chosen the Trent 900, giving Rolls-Royce a market-leading 58 per cent share of firm and option orders. 2. The Trent 900, one of the most powerful engines ever produced by Rolls-Royce, has been designed to minimise its environmental impact, and will operate well within the requirements of all current and proposed legislation on emissions. The Trent-powered A380 comfortably meets the stringent noise limits for airports such as London Heathrow, one of the aircraft’s early destinations for Singapore Airlines. For further media information and images: Jerome Leroux Account Director Hill & Knowlton Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2627-3501 ext 102 Fax: +66 (0) 2627-3545 Email: [email protected]