Rolls-Royce increases Middle East order book with Trents for Oman Air
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Rolls-Royce increased its growing presence in the Middle East with orders from Oman Air for Trent 700s. Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has selected Trent 700 engines to power its new fleet of five purchased and two new leased Airbus A330 aircraft. The value of the business, including a TotalCare long-term services agreement, is USD460 million at list prices, with deliveries due to begin in 2009.
The new Trent-powered aircraft - the first widebody jets to be purchased by Oman Air - will allow the Muscat-based airline to significantly expand its international operations.
Ziad Karim Al-Haremi, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, said, “Selection of the Rolls-Royce engine represents the beginning of a new relationship for Oman Air on this important fleet of aircraft. The Trent 700 has significant presence in the Middle East .We consider its performance, reliability and operational flexibility as important factors in the selection of our first widebody engine, and the market leadership of the Trent 700 in the region gave us the comfort that it is the right choice for us.”
The Trent 700 - the global market leader on the A330 with more than 50 per cent share of orders - also has a strong Middle East footprint. It powers 70 per cent of A330 take-offs in the region.
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Rolls-Royce increases Middle East order book with Trents for Oman Air
