Rolls-Royce delivers the first Trent aero engine produced in S'pore

Singapore - Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today delivered the first Trent 900 aero engine produced in Singapore to Airbus.

Paul O'Neil, Rolls-Royce, Director of Seletar Campus, said: "The delivery of the first Trent aero engine produced in Singapore is a significant milestone for us."

"It represents a huge collaborative effort with colleagues in the UK supporting our team here to ensure that the engine, produced to our exacting standards, was delivered on time."

The Trent 900 aero engine was developed for the Airbus A380 family and delivers the lowest lifetime fuel burn in addition to its excellent environmental attributes. The Trent 900 has been selected by 11 of the 17 airlines who operate the aircraft.