Re New Order

Rolls-Royce PLC
17 October 2000


ROLLS-ROYCE WINS $63MILLION ORDER 
TO UPGRADE AMERICAN TRANS AIR FLEET

Rolls-Royce has been chosen by American Trans Air (ATA) to upgrade the RB211
engines on its fleet of Lockheed L-1011 Tristars. Including spare engines, the
deal represents $63 million worth of business over the next three years.

The work involves upgrading the RB211-524B4s on ATA's five L-1011-500 aircraft
with a modification package that includes an enhanced standard of combustor
and improved high and low pressure turbines. The result is increased time
on-wing and improved fuel consumption.

Ian Aitken, Executive Vice President Airlines - North America, Rolls-Royce
said, 

'This follow-on business from American Trans Air capitalises on our policy of
feeding back latest technology benefits into mature products.'

As North America's largest charter carrier, ATA flies to more than 400
destinations. As well as its 19 L-1011s, it also operates 13 Boeing 757s
powered by Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines. ATA recently ordered Rolls-Royce
RB211 engines for a further 22 Boeing 757-300 aircraft with deliveries
beginning in July 2001.

Notes to editors:

Rolls-Royce plc is a global company providing power on land, sea and air. The
company has established leading positions in civil aerospace, defence, marine
and energy markets. Its core gas turbine technology has created one of the
broadest product ranges of aero engines in the world, with 55,000 engines in
service in over 150 countries. Customers include more than 500 airlines, 2,400
corporate and utility operators and 160 armed forces, using both fixed and
rotary wing aircraft. 

Rolls-Royce is the global leader in marine power systems with a broad product
range and full systems integration capability. Over 2,000 marine customers and
more than 30 navies use Rolls-Royce propulsion. The company is investing in
new products and capabilities for energy markets, which include the oil and
gas industry and power generation. It also develops its own power projects
through Rolls-Royce Power Ventures Ltd.

Rolls-Royce pioneered gas turbine technology for aerospace, power generation
and marine propulsion and is involved in the major future programmes in these
fields. These include the Trent aero and industrial engines, the Eurofighter
Typhoon and Joint Strike Fighter combat engines, the WR21 marine engine and
leading edge water jet propulsion systems.


For more information please contact:

Wendy E. Whitbread
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