September 19, 2013

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines worth $1.5bn to power 25 Lufthansa aircraft

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines power the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft to the skies

Lufthansa has selected Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines worth $1.5bn, including TotalCare® service support, to power 25 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The airline also has options for a further 30 of the aircraft.

The Trent XWB, the world's most efficient engine flying today, is the fastest-selling member of the Rolls-Royce Trent engine family, with more than 1,400 ordered prior to its entry into service next year.

Nico Buchholz, Executive Vice President, Lufthansa Group Fleet Management, said: "Having followed the development of the Trent XWB, we have been impressed with the performance of the engine and are pleased it will be powering our new fleet. The Trent XWB and Airbus A350 make a powerful combination, enabling us to continue to deliver the highest levels of customer service."