Re Contract

15 June 2009

              ROLLS-ROYCE WINS $230M SHARE OF QATAR AIRWAYS ORDER              

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a $230m share of an
order from Qatar Airways for V2500 engines to power a total of 20 Airbus A320
and four A321 aircraft. The contract includes a long-term service agreement.

The V2500 is produced by the International Aero Engines consortium (IAE) in
which Rolls-Royce is a senior shareholder. IAE's other partners are 
Pratt & Whitney, the Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said: "We have a
reputation for selecting only the best for our airline and we know from
experience that the V2500 is the superior technology engine for the A320
family. It is the most reliable option in the harsh conditions we operate in.
The V2500 SelectOneâ„¢ upgrade also offers us the lowest fuel burn and a
corresponding reduction in emissions."

The 22,000 - 33,000lb thrust V2500 powers the Airbus A319, A320 and A321 family
of aircraft as well as the Airbus Corporate Jetliner. More than 5,500 V2500
engines are in service or on firm order worldwide.

Qatar Airways already operates 21 A320 family aircraft, including two Airbus
Corporate Jetliners, equipped with the V2500.

Notes to Editors:

 1. Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use
    on land, at sea and in the air, has established a strong position in global
    markets - civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy. In each of the
    sectors, Rolls-Royce offers value-added long-term service agreements for
    customers and operators.

 2. In 2008, Rolls-Royce and its partners invested £885 million on research and
    development, two thirds of which had the objective of further improving the
    environmental aspects of its products, in particular the reduction of noise and
    emissions.

 3. Annual sales were £9.1 billion in 2008, of which 52 per cent came from
    services revenues. The firm and announced order book at the end of 2008
    stood at £55.5 billion, providing visibility of future levels of activity.
   
For further information please contact:

Mark Alflatt
Financial Communications Director
Rolls-Royce plc
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Amanda Price
Investor Relations Manager
Rolls-Royce plc
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