DERBY, UK, 12-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — South African Airways has signed a new TotalCare service order, worth $180m, for Trent 700 engines that power five Airbus A330 aircraft that are entering service. The order was announced as UK Chancellor of … Read the full press release
DERBY, UK, 12-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today celebrated the delivery of the 7,000th engine made at our site in Dahlewitz, Germany. The engine, a BR710, will be dispatched to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation to power a Gulfstream G550. The site, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Industrial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Dahlewitz, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Paul O’Neil, Rolls-Royce
DERBY, 25-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply power and propulsion to New York’s newest and largest high-speed luxury ferry. The catamaran, operated by New Jersey based Seastreak, will carry up to 600 passengers between Monmouth County, … Read the full press release
Rolls-Royce hosted an exclusive Surrealist Dinner in London last Thursday to celebrate the Art Programme’s collaboration with Belgian designer Charles Kaisin. The event coincided with the premiere of his origami installation, inspired by the Spirit of Ecstasy, the iconic symbol … Read the full press release
HELSINKI, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä’s strong commitment to developing the technologies, the system reliability, and the essential designs to enable the viability of autonomous shipping is again emphasised through its participation in an important research programme. Together with other leading … Read the full press release
DERBY, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce is showcasing MTU’s latest propulsion technology and service solutions for sailing and motor yachts at this year’s yacht shows in Cannes, Genoa and Monaco. One of the highlights will be the new 10-cylinder version of … Read the full press release
DERBY, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce announces today that Simon Kirby has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Simon will join Rolls-Royce in the coming months, reporting to Chief Executive Warren East. We previously announced that we would be appointing … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Rolls-Royce, Simon Kirby, Warren East
Westhampnett, UK, 02-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The SAR 60, a new high-speed lifeboat prototype, has been hailed as ‘the fastest lifeboat in the world’ after completing the Round Italy record. The SAR 60 is powered by two MTU diesel engines, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Italy, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged high-speed lifeboat prototype, Monte Carlo, MTU engines, Rolls-Royce, Venice
Westhampnett, UK, 09-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has signed a US$6.5 million contract with Tersan Shipyard in Turkey. The contract is to supply a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion package for a cargo carrier designed by NSK Ship Design for Norwegian shipowner … Read the full press release
80.1-m Bilgin 263 yacht to be powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 units Long-standing partnership between MTU and Bilgin FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY/ ISTANBUL, TURKEY, 09-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — MTU Turkey has signed a contract with Istanbul-based Bilgin Yachts for the supply of … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey
Tagged Bilgin Yachts, MTU engines, MTU Turkey, Rolls-Royce
DERBY, 04-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce achieved a significant milestone for the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme today. At a ceremony in Bristol the company marked the completion of a successful factory acceptance test for the first … Read the full press release
DERBY, 04-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has won a $2.7bn order from Norwegian for Trent 1000 engines and TotalCare® long-term service support for 19 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The order also includes TotalCare for Trent 1000 engines that will power … Read the full press release
DERBY, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today marked the official opening of its £30m Production Facility extension to its Derby Assembly & Test Facility with a ceremony conducted by Business Secretary Sajid Javid. The 2867m2 extension will increase capacity to assemble Trent … Read the full press release
DERBY, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce is today presenting the initial findings of Chief Executive Warren East’s review of operations including further details on the actions being taken to improve disclosure and transparency. Highlights include: Initial findings of the review of operations … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Ian Davis, Rolls-Royce, Warren East
Rolls-Royce team member Richard Wilson prepares Rolls-Royce’s AE 3007 jet engine for testing at the company’s manufacturing facilities in Indianapolis Indianapolis, Ind., 6-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (5 October 2015), Rolls-Royce announced the company will invest nearly $600 million to modernize its manufacturing operations … Read the full press release
DERBY, 6-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Holdings plc today announces the appointment of Sir Kevin Smith CBE as a Non-Executive Director. Sir Kevin will join the Board with effect from 1 November 2015 and will become a member of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Ian Davis, Rolls-Royce, Sir Kevin Smith CBE
DERBY, 6-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for TotalCare Flex agreements with AerCap and South African Airways. The agreements mark a new milestone for TotalCare Flex, designed for owners and operators of mature engines and … Read the full press release
DERBY, 6-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has today announced plans to continue the transformation of its Marine business through a programme of increased investment in research and development and further efficiencies, as it positions the business for the future, following … Read the full press release
Posted in Investment, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Marine business, Mikael Makinen, Rolls-Royce
DERBY, 10-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce and Hispano-Suiza (Safran) have named their joint venture Aero Gearbox International and announced plans to construct a new production plant in Poland. The news follows the signing of a final agreement, on 24 October … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, France, Germany, Management, Poland, United Kingdom
Tagged Aero Gearbox International, Hispano-Suiza, Norbert Arndt, Rolls-Royce, Safran
Derby, England, 8-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has taken delivery of Asia’s first tugboatHai Yang Shi You 525, designed to operate solely on liquefied natural gas as ship’s fuel. Hai Yang Shi You 525, the … Read the full press release
Derby, England, 8-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce is to lead a new €6.6 million project that could pave the way for autonomous ships. The Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative will produce the specification and preliminary designs for the next generation … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged autonomous ships, Esa Jokioinen, Rauli Hulkkonen, Rolls-Royce, Tekes
Derby, England, 27-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce announces today that John Rishton has decided to retire as Chief Executive on 2 July 2015. He will be succeeded by Warren East, whose appointment follows an extensive international search. Warren East was … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Management, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Ian Davis, John Rishton, Rolls-Royce, Warren East
OSLO, 27-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to supply a power and propulsion package for a high-end ice-class multi-purpose vessel under construction at Keppel Singmarine for Singaporean ship owner New Orient Marine Pte Ltd. John Knudsen, Rolls-Royce, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged high-end ice-class multi-purpose vessel, John Knudsen, Keppel Offshore & Marine, Marine Technology Development, Maritime Construction Services, New Orient Marine Pte Ltd, power and propulsion package, Rolls-Royce, Singaporean ship owner
LONDON, 24-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has extended its service capability in South Korea by partnering with Busan-based ship repairer Sunjin Entech. The new service agreement means that Rolls-Royce can now provide customers with a bespoke one-stop service solution at … Read the full press release
232 engines for freight locomotives produced by China’s CNR Dalian Engines for use in South African freight transportation Delivery expected from 2015 to 2017 FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY, 27-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has received a major order from Chinese locomotive manufacturer CNR … Read the full press release
LONODN, 26-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has been awarded a new, two-year contract to provide aftermarket engine support for the US Marine Corps and Air Force V-22 fleets, which provides a more than 30 percent reduction in support costs. The … Read the full press release
LONDON, 5-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce is proud to announce that BG Group has selected the Trent 60 DLE industrial gas turbine as the driver for the main refrigeration compressors in the proposed Lake Charles LNG Export project in Louisiana, … Read the full press release
Goodwood, England, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today congratulated Airbus on achieving European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Type Certification for the A350-900, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. The Trent XWB is the world’s most efficient large civil aero engine … Read the full press release
London, UK, 5-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has welcomed a decision by International Airlines Group (IAG) to convert eight Airbus A350-900 options into firm orders, powered by Trent XWB engines. The engines will have long-term TotalCare® service support. The A350-900 aircraft will go … Read the full press release
London, UK, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today announced the merger of two wholly owned subsidiaries, Aero Engine Controls (AEC) and Optimized Systems and Solutions (OSyS), to form a new business, Controls and Data Services (CDS), which will continue to operate as part … Read the full press release
London, UK, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has installed the innovative Promas Lite propulsion system on SuperStar Virgo, the first vessel in South East Asia to be equipped with this efficient and fuel saving system. Promas Lite is an integrated propeller and rudder system … Read the full press release
Helsinki, Finland, 21-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce about the modernisation of automation at its Loviisa nuclear power plant in Finland. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the agreement. The modernisation will be carried … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Management, Technology
Tagged Finland, Fortum, Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant automation, Rolls-Royce, Tiina Tuomela
London, UK, 11-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce welcomes the decision by the Board of Management of Daimler AG to exercise the put option relating to its 50% shareholding in Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS). Rolls-Royce will acquire the shares from Daimler, which has been a 50-50 joint venture … Read the full press release
London, UK, 26-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has announced that it will collaborate with Istanbul Technical University to assess the capability and development needs of the Turkish supply chain to deliver the country’s planned fleet of civil nuclear reactors. A … Read the full press release
05-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has been awarded a nuclear engineering services contract by Rosatom, the Russian state-owned nuclear company. In a separate agreement, Rolls-Royceannounced that it will collaborate with Rosatom and Finnish nuclear utility company Fortum on an initial project to assess the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Russia, United Kingdom
Tagged 'Generation III+ VVER' nuclear reactor technology, Finnish nuclear utility company Fortum, Fortum, Jason Smith, Michael Fallon, nuclear company, nuclear engineering, nuclear engineering services, nuclear engineering services contract, Rolls-Royce, ROSATOM, y Russian state-owned nuclear company
04-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today confirms that it has completed the sale of its 50 per cent shareholding and interest in the RTM322 helicopter engine programme to Turbomeca (a Safran company), for which it has received a cash consideration of €293 million. … Read the full press release
Dallas, TX, 04-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has won a $13.7 million contract to replace the plant process computers (PPC) for the two generating units at Luminant’s Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant located near Glen Rose, Texas. Comanche Peak has two pressurized water reactors … Read the full press release
04-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce announced today that the largest capacity Syncrolift® shiplift to be built in Vietnam is now officially open for service. The Syncrolift has been installed as a key element of a major new shipbuilding and ship repair development at … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Smith, Colonel Ha Son Hai, New Song Thu shipyard, Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce Syncrolift, Rolls-Royce Syncrolift shiplift, ship repair, Shipbuilding, shiplift, Syncrolift shiplift, Vietnam
11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce today powered a double delivery that will transform the future of the British Airways fleet. Trent 900 engines brought the airline’s first Airbus A380 in to land at Heathrow Airport this morning from the Airbus delivery centre … Read the full press release
11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce today announced it has signed a contract with the Brazilian shipyard Aliança S/A Industria Naval e Empresa de Navegacao, a subsidiary of Fischer Group, and Brazilian shipowner Asgaard Navegação S.A for the design and delivery of equipment … Read the full press release
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