Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a contract for Trent 900 engines to power six Airbus A380 aircraft from Asiana Airlines. The order includes a TotalCare® long-term service agreement.

Asiana Airlines, based in Seoul, South Korea, will take delivery of these aircraft in 2014, marking its first Rolls-Royce powered aircraft to enter service. Asiana Airlines has previously ordered Trent XWB engines for 30 firm and 10 option A350 XWB aircraft.

Yong Wook Lee, Senior Vice President Legal Affairs and Purchasing, Asiana Airlines, said: “This contract, to power a significant addition to our fleet, strengthens our important relationship with Rolls-Royce. The Trent 900 will offer us economic benefits and will be combined with TotalCare® support that will maximise the reliability of our Airbus A380s.”

Jim Sheard, Rolls-Royce Senior Vice President – Civil Aerospace, said: “We are very pleased that Asiana has put their trust in Trent 900 technology that will deliver significant operational and environmental benefits. This confirms the Trent 900 as the true market leader and engine of choice for the majority of A380 operators and marks a further deepening of our relationship with Asiana Airlines as we work to support their fleet expansion.”

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines have now been selected to power the Airbus A380 by 10 out of 15 airlines.

Rolls Royce press release