Rolls-Royce to power new Gulfstream jet

13 March, 2008

        ROLLS-ROYCE PRESENTS BR725 ENGINE TO POWER NEW GULFSTREAM G650         

Rolls-Royce today announced its fourth new engine programme in a year with the
introduction of the BR725. The engine will be the exclusive powerplant for
Gulfstream's new flagship corporate jet, the G650.

Rolls-Royce is the world's leading engine supplier for business jets with a 34
per cent share of the market.

The addition of the BR725 to the company's broad product portfolio marks the
sixth new powerplant brought to the civil aerospace sector within the past six
years. Its introduction further demonstrates the commitment of Rolls-Royce to
delivering technological advances continually into the marketplace.

The BR725 is the most advanced member of the BR700 engine series. Its advanced
technology and outstanding performance levels will enable the G650 to set new
standards at the top end of the ultra-long-range corporate market. Over the
next 20 years, these aircraft will operate in a market segment worth an
estimated $14 billion in engine sales.

Mark King, President - Civil Aerospace, commented: "We are proud to have this
opportunity to extend our highly successful relationship with Gulfstream, which
builds on half a century of shared values.

"The BR725 brings to the market the most efficient and eco-friendly
technologies currently available. Its outstanding levels of performance,
economy and reliability make it the perfect partner for the G650."

The BR725 combines proven features from the BR700 and Trent engine families
with new technologies derived from ongoing Rolls-Royce `Vision' technology
acquisition programmes.

Designed for outstanding reliability, the BR725 will be supported by the
industry-leading Rolls-Royce CorporateCare services programme.

Compared with the highly-successful BR710, the BR725 is more powerful, with a
maximum thrust of 17,000lb, is more than 4 dB cumulative quieter, has 4 per
cent better specific fuel consumption and shows a 21 per cent improvement in
NOx emissions. Design features include a 50-inch diameter fan assembly made up
of 24 "swept" titanium blades for improved aerodynamic efficiency and lower
noise.

Rig testing of major engine modules is progressing well. First full engine run
is scheduled for spring this year, with initial flight test engines being
delivered to Gulfstream towards the end of 2008.

Engine certification and start of flight testing are planned for summer 2009,
with entry into service in 2012.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first flight of Gulfstream's
original business aircraft, the Gl, powered by the Rolls-Royce Dart engine. In
recent years, Rolls-Royce has powered four high-performance Gulfstream business
jets into service - the ultra-long-range G550 (2003), the G500 (2004) and the
large-cabin, midrange G350, together with the long-range G450, both in 2005.

In December 2006, Rolls-Royce celebrated the delivery of its 3,000th engine to
Gulfstream. No other civil aerospace customer has received more engines from
Rolls-Royce.

NOTE 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 over the last ten years established a
    strong position in fast growing global markets - civil aerospace, defence
    aerospace, marine and energy.
   
 2. Gulfstream aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce:
   
Engine          Application                          
                                                     
Dart            GI                                   
                                                     
Spey            GII, GIII                            
                                                     
Tay 611-8       GIV, GIV-SP (later G300/G400)        
                                                     
Tay 611-8C      G350, G450                           
                                                     
BR710           GV, G500, G550                       
                                                     
BR725           G650                                 

 3. BR700 series engines are manufactured by Rolls-Royce at its Dahlewitz
    facility in Germany. Nearly 600 BR710-powered corporate jets are currently
    in service.
   
 4. Rolls-Royce powers nine in-production corporate aircraft, including:
    Bombardier Global Express and G5000, the Cessna Citation X, Embraer Legacy
    and Gulfstream G350, G450, G500, G550, G650. In addition Dassault has
    selected the Rolls-Royce RB282 engine to power their new super mid-size
    jet, the SMS.
   
 5. Rolls-Royce powers 15 different in-service business jet types* in a fleet
    of 2,100 aircraft. Over one third of this fleet is covered by a long-term
    maintenance agreement with Rolls-Royce.
   
Engine          *Application                         
                                                     
Viper           HS125                                
                                                     
Spey            GII, GIII                            
                                                     
Tay             GIV, GIV-SP, G350, G450              
                                                     
BR710           Global Express, Global Express XRS,  
                GV, Global 5000, G500, G550          
                                                     
AE 3007         Citation X, Legacy 600               

 6. CorporateCare is the most comprehensive engine maintenance management
    programme for Rolls-Royce engines and is available for the BR725, BR710, AE
    3007 and Tay. The benefits of this programme include predictability of
    costs, increased aircraft resale value and liquidity, prolonged product
    life and optimized engine performance.
   
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