Rolls-Royce has secured an order from aircraft lessor Avolon for 70 Trent 7000 engines to power 35 Airbus A330neo aircraft, expanding the installed base of its widebody propulsion system and its future aftermarket support requirements.
The Trent 7000 is the exclusive engine for the Airbus A330neo. The latest order reinforces the aircraft-engine combination’s role in Avolon’s widebody portfolio as the lessor supports airline customers’ fleet renewal and expansion plans.
Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer at Rolls-Royce, stated, “We welcome Avolon’s continued trust and partnership in the Trent 7000 programme with its latest order of Airbus A330-900s. Avolon is an important customer and long-standing supporter of this aircraft/engine combination, which forms a large part of its widebody fleet.”
Trent 7000 fleet growth supports aftermarket demand
The Trent 7000 has accumulated more than five million flying hours since entering service. Drawing on technology from the Trent XWB, the engine was developed for the A330neo, with Rolls-Royce highlighting its reliability and fuel-efficiency performance.
The A330neo and Trent 7000 combination delivers a claimed 14% improvement in fuel burn per seat compared with the previous generation. The engine is currently certified to operate with a 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend and has demonstrated compatibility with up to 100% SAF.
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Will Pitcher, Head of Powerplant Strategy & Asset Solutions at Avolon, said, “The A330neo remains one of the most capable and efficient widebody aircraft in the market today. Powered by the Trent 7000, it offers our airline customers a compelling combination of fuel efficiency, operational reliability and range. This order strengthens our ability to support customers’ fleet renewal and growth plans over the coming decade.”
For the MRO sector, the additional aircraft and engines will contribute to the future requirement for engine maintenance, spare parts, technical support and lifecycle management as the fleet enters service and accumulates operating hours. The order also strengthens the long-term importance of Trent 7000 aftermarket support for Rolls-Royce and its service network.
