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Rolls-Royce delivers made-in-Singapore engine to Scoot

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s aerospace industry achieved a milestone today (Jan 20) with the launch of a made-in-Singapore engine that will power budget carrier Scoot’s new fleet of 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s aerospace industry achieved a milestone today (Jan 20) with the launch of a made-in-Singapore engine that will power budget carrier Scoot’s new fleet of 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

The fuel-efficient Trent 1000 engine, which is made at Rolls-Royce’s facility at Seletar Aerospace Park, requires a team of 80 people to fully assemble and test it.

The unveiling of the engine was witnessed by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education, Mr Goh Choon Phong CEO of Singapore Airlines, Mr Campbell Wilson CEO of Scoot, and Mr Jonathan Asherson, Rolls-Royce Regional Director for ASEAN and Pacific.

“Rolls-Royce’s Trent 1000 engines, along with the 787 itself, will change the game for Scoot, reducing our fuel bill and allowing us to continue offering great value airfares,” Mr Wilson said.

The engine symbolised the significant progress made by the local aerospace industry, Mr Heng said.

“It is indeed remarkable that Singapore, with no history in the manufacturing of aero engines, is being trusted by Rolls-Royce, one of the leaders in the aerospace industry, to deliver excellence,” he said.

In addition to the assembly and testing of the engine, Rolls-Royce also manufactures large fan blades and conducts research at its Seletar facility. “Today, we are proud to be part of Singapore’s growing aerospace industry that supports the entire life-cycle of an aircraft – from build, to flight and through to servicing,” said Mr Asherson.

Singapore is the regional headquarters for several of Rolls-Royce’s group functions. Together with its joint venture partners, Rolls-Royce employs over 2,500 people in Singapore.

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