Rolls-Royce wins RAF Tristar engine support contract

Rolls-Royce plc has been awarded a multi-year engine overhaul support contract worth up to $130 million from the Ministry of Defence for their fleet of RB211-524B4 engines powering the Lockheed L1011-500 TriStar aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force.

A fleet of nine TriStar aircraft is operated by 216 Squadron out of RAF Brize Norton. The aircraft have a range of tasking, including first line air-to-air refuelling and passenger and freight transport requirements.

The new contract, which continues the cover provided by Rolls-Royce since 1985, was won after a competitive tender, and covers five years with an option for a further five. The value over the full ten-year period would be around $130million (£85m) and covers support for the RAF's fleet of thirty-three RB211-524B4 engines.

Rob Eley, Business Director for Derby Aero Repair & Overhaul, said: "This was an important competition for us to win, and we are delighted that the RAF has chosen to continue its long-standing relationship with Rolls-Royce for TriStar engine support."

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