Rolls-Royce wins back LATAM Airlines with order for Trent 1000 XE engines 

Dubai(Web Desk)::Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) has been selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing B787 Dreamliners with Trent 1000 XE engines.
The latest Trent 1000 XE engine order from LATAM Airlines underscores growing global confidence in the ongoing improvements
in widebody propulsion, an area of increasing importance for Middle East carriers as they expand long-haul networks.
The Trent 1000 XE engines feature several upgrades following Rolls-Royces certified two-phase durability enhancement program.  This
includes a re-engineered high-pressure turbine (HPT) blade that increases cooling airflow by 40%, delivering time-on-wing for
customers up to three times that of its predecessor.
These improvements are aimed at reducing maintenance frequency and enhancing durability, which are key considerations for Gulf carriers
operating in environments characterised by extreme heat.The combination of dramatically increased durability, significant
investment in expanding maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)capacity; as well as the engine’s reliability in operation, is already
creating fleets among our customers that are free of aircraft on the ground (AOG), something which is industry-leading performance.

Tufan Erginbilgic – Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce, said: “We’re proud that LATAM Airlines has returned to Rolls-Royce as its Boeing 787 engine partner.This order demonstrates growing market confidence in the Trent 1000 XE and reflects the benefits that our ongoing transformation is delivering. Our significant investments to improve Time on Wing and expand our MRO network mean we are giving customers like LATAM Airlines a truly competitive engine choice that can help them achieve their growth ambitions.

“I am confident the decision to select Trent 1000 XE engines for their latest Boeing 787 aircraft, coupled with a strong long-
term relationship with Rolls-Royce, will help LATAM achieve their market ambitions.”

Roberto Alvo, CEO LATAM Airlines Group, said:“This agreement reflects the long-standing relationship we have built with Rolls-Royce over time, alongside the evolution of the Trent 1000 engine since 2012. The incorporation of the Trent 1000 XE on our Boeing 787 aircraft supports our efforts to enhance operational efficiency, while providing optionality to capture growth opportunities as we continue developing our long-haul network.”
Confidence in the Trent 1000 XE is based on the real operational experience of the re-engineered HPT blade on the Trent 7000, which
has already accumulated more than 2 million flying hours based on the same improvements.

Rolls-Royce has also made a significant investment in its MRO network, delivering an increase in annual shop-visit capacity and
reduction in turnaround times, with new dedicated Trent 1000 XE facilities in the UK, Singapore and Germany. This is further supported
by a significant expansion of its global spare engine pool, ensuring fleet availability and protecting airlines against unplanned operational
disruption.
This investment sits on top of a broader £1 billion commitment to the development and enhancement of the Trent engine family.ENDS