Re Joint Venture

Rolls-Royce today announces that the engine controls joint venture that was
signed with Goodrich Corporation and announced on Monday 22 December 2008 was
completed on Wednesday 31 December 2008.

The joint venture, Aero Engine Controls, began trading on Thursday 1 January
2009.


For further information please contact:

Mark Alflatt
Director of Financial Communications
Rolls-Royce Group plc
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Nicjy Louth-Davies
Corporate Communications
Rolls-Royce Group plc
Tel: [phone]
email: [e-mail]