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Rolls-Royce to power Sichuan's 1st twin-aisle aircraft

Beijing, China - The order includes a long term TotalCare services agreement

Rolls-Royce announced that Sichuan Airlines has chosen Trent 700 engines to power its fleet of three leased Airbus A-330/200 twinjets from AerCap. The order includes a long term TotalCare(r) services agreement. Mr. Lan Xinguo, Chairman of Sichuan Airlines said: "The introduction of new-generation widebody aircraft to our fleet in 2010 will mark another phase in the growth of Sichuan Airlines. The...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1088075
Rome, Italy, 04/07/2008 15:44
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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