EgyptAir orders Trent 700

EgyptAir has selected Rolls-Royce's Trent 700 engine to power its new medium range flagship fleet of Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

The deal, which involves firm orders for seven twinjets, is valued at around $150 million by Rolls-Royce. Deliveries begin in June 2004.

Mike Terrett, President - Civil Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, said: "It is a decision which underlines the strength of the Trent 700 in the Middle East and allows us to develop a new era of relationships between Rolls-Royce and EgyptAir."

EgyptAir becomes the fifth Middle East carrier to choose the Trent 700, which now powers 80% of A330s in the region. The new fleet will be used on routes to destinations including Europe and South Africa.

As well as its low noise and increased payload capability, the Trent 700 has also proved its durability in the hot and harsh operating environment of the Middle East. EgyptAir becomes the 26th customer for the Trent 700, the largest total of any engine manufacturer on the A330.

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