Rolls-Royce Awarded $80 Million Contract for C-130J Engines

INDIANAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a contract worth
$80 million by the U.S. Air Force to provide AE 2100D3 spare engines and parts
to power Lockheed Martin C-130J military transport aircraft for the U.S. Air
Force, U.S. Marine Corps, the Royal Norwegian Air Force and the Indian Air
Force.

Dennis Jarvi, President Defense North America for Rolls-Royce, said:
"Rolls-Royce is proud of its long-standing relationship with our Air Force and
Marine Corps customers and are pleased that they continue to demonstrate their
confidence in the AE 2100D3 engine."

"The C-130J has earned an international reputation as a valuable, multi-role
transport aircraft and Rolls-Royce is committed to doing its part to ensure
these aircraft are ready to carry out critical missions whenever and wherever
they are needed."

The AE 2100D3 engine is a lightweight, modular turboprop engine with 4,600
shaft-horsepower. The "common core" AE engine line is produced by Rolls-Royce
and manufactured in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. Along with the AE 3007 and AE
1107C-Liberty, the proven engine line has totaled more than 37 million hours of
service.

The agreement, which is administered by the U.S. Air Force at Robins Air Force
Base, Georgia, U.S.A., includes an initial 27 AE 2100D3 spare engines and parts
for delivery through 2011.

NOTE TO EDITORS

1
The C-130, which has been the primary tactical transport and special
mission aircraft for the U.S. Air Force since 1956, is powered by
Rolls-Royce T56 engines. The “J” version of the aircraft, powered by
AE 2100D3 engines, continues that legacy.
2
Rolls-Royce has services agreements in place with all branches of the
U.S. military, including the Air Force, Marines, Army and Navy, plus
the Coast Guard.
3
In 2007, Rolls-Royce was awarded a $235 million services agreements
with U.S. Air Force. In February 2009, Rolls-Royce was awarded a $23
million support services and spares contract for AE 2100D3 engines
with the U.S. Air Force. The engines are installed in C-130J military
transport aircraft intended for the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF).
4
In April 2009, Rolls-Royce was awarded a $106 million MissionCare™
support contract with U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for
Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3-powered KC-130J tanker aircraft, flown by the
United States Marine Corps (USMC).
5
Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services
for use on land, at sea and in the air, has established strong
positions in its four global markets - civil aerospace, defense
aerospace, marine and energy.
6
The company has a broad customer base including more than 600
airlines, 4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and helicopter
operators, 160 armed forces, more than 2,000 marine customers,
including 70 navies, and energy customers in nearly 120 countries.
With facilities in 50 countries, Rolls-Royce employs 39,000 people
worldwide and has businesses headquartered in the UK, U.S., Canada,
Germany, Scandinavia and China. This global presence allows the Group
to access long-term international growth opportunities with its
technology, presence, partnerships and people.
7
In 2008, Rolls-Royce and its partners invested over £800 million on
research and development, two thirds of which had the objective of
further improving the environmental aspects of its products. The
primary technology investment area is aimed at reducing noise and
emissions.

Rolls-Royce Corporation
Karin Ricketts, 317-230-8774
Manager, Corporate Communications
karin.ricketts@rolls-royce.com

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