Aero engine giant Rolls-Royce has won the largest order in its long history in a 9.2 billion dollar (£6.1 billion) deal with Dubai-based airline Emirates.
In a huge boost to UK industry, Rolls-Royce will provide Trent engines which will power 50 Airbus A380 superjumbos that will enter service from 2016.
Rolls-Royce chief executive John Rishton said: "We are delighted that Emirates has again placed its trust in our technology, with the biggest order in our history."
Announcing the deal in London today, Emirates president Sir Tim Clark said: "Today's announcement is significant not only because it cements the partnership between Emirates and Rolls-Royce, but also because of the significant economic impact that this will have on aviation manufacturing in the UK and Europe."
The order will secure jobs across Rolls-Royce's supply chain which stretches from Bristol in south-west England to Scotland.
Emirates added that the deal further supported trade ties between the UK and the United Arab Emirates.
The 9.2 billion dollar figure includes a long-term after-care package.
The engine involved is the Trent 900. Sites in the UK which are involved in Trent 900 production include Derby, Bristol, Sunderland, Hucknall in Nottinghamshire, Ansty in Warwickshire, Inchinnan in Scotland and Barnoldswick in Lancashire.
The Trent 900 powered the first A380 to go into commercial service in 2007 with Singapore Airlines, and Rolls has had a long association with Emirates which has 60 superjumbos in its fleet and 80 on order.
Emirates' operations significantly more efficient, carrying more passengers to and from the world's busiest and most slot constrained airports. It has also helped Emirates deliver the level of excellence its customers have come to expect from the brand, through iconic differentiators like the On Board Lounge.
In addition to the important contribution that Emirates makes to the UK via its
A380 programme, the airline continues to play a key role in providing valuable international connectivity for secondary cities. Emirates provides unique direct services to Dubai, from Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow and a further 83 unique one-stop connections between these cities and Africa, Asia and
Australia. These services facilitate trade and investment between the UK regions and key growing markets overseas, positively impacting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and supporting the development of regional centers.
Emirates currently operates 16 daily flights from the UK with nine of these operating as an A380; five daily from London Heathrow, two daily from London Gatwick and two daily A380s from Manchester. (ANI)
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