Rolls-Royce received a firm order from aircraft leasing company Avolon for 70 Trent 7000 engines. These engines will power 35 new Airbus A330neo aircraft. The Trent 7000 is the exclusive powerplant for these aircraft.
The deal strengthens the partnership between Rolls-Royce and Avolon. It also highlights Avolon's commitment to the A330neo as a significant part of its widebody fleet. Rolls-Royce states the Trent 7000 engine offers a 14% improvement in fuel efficiency per seat compared to the previous generation A330.