ROLLS-ROYCE WINS $350M ORDER

6 August, 2003

      ROLLS-ROYCE WINS $350 MILLION ORDER FROM THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL      

Rolls-Royce announced today (6 August) that it had won an order worth around
$350 million from Thai Airways International for Trent 500 engines to power
eight long-range Airbus A340s. The order comprises five A340-600s and three
A340-500s with deliveries commencing in March 2005.

Thai Airways International is an existing operator of the Rolls-Royce Trent
engine family, having been the launch customer of the Trent 800 powered Boeing
777 which entered service in April 1996. Thai Airways International has a total
of 14 Trent-powered aircraft in service, including eight Boeing 777-200s and
six Boeing 777-300s.

Mike Terrett, President - Civil Aerospace, said: "Today's announcement further
underlines the success of the Rolls-Royce Trent family of engines and the
popularity of the Trent 500 powered A340s. We are delighted at the prospect of
strengthening our relationship with Thai Airways International."

The A340-600 is powered by a 56,000lb thrust version of the Trent 500 while the
longer range A340-500 uses a 53,000lb thrust variant of the engine.

The Trent 500 is the sole powerplant offered for A340-500 and -600 aircraft
which have been selected by 13 customers in 13 countries. The total number of
firm and option Trent 500 orders now stands at 612.

For further information:

Neil Williams

Communications Manager - Civil Aerospace

Rolls-Royce plc

PO Box 31, Derby

DE24 8BJ

UK

Tel: [phone]

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