Rolls-Royce engines will power the new Boeing 757 airliner. In an order for 40 of these aircraft British Airways and Eastern Air Lines of the United States have selected Rolls-Royce RB 211–535 engines to power the new twin-jet. Eastern has also placed an option for a future 24 aircraft. The value of the order to Rolls-Royce, including options and engine spares over the life of the aircraft, is more than £300 million.


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    Title :

    Rolls-Royce will Power New Boeing 757


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1978-10-01


    Size :

    2 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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