EgyptAir has announced a new collaboration with Rolls-Royce to purchase 12 Trent XWB-84 engines to power 6 new Airbus A350-900 aircraft, bringing EgyptAir's total orders for this engine type to 32 engines, during the Paris Air Show 2025, held in the French capital Paris from June 16 to 22 this month. The agreement provides for Rolls-Royce to take full responsibility for maintaining the engines through its comprehensive "TotalCare" program.
Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, stated that EgyptAir values its partnership with global company Rolls-Royce and seeks to expand this cooperation by signing a TotalCare contract for the Trent XWB-84 engines, which are among the most efficient and advanced engines in the aviation industry. The agreement also reflects EgyptAir's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operational efficiency and is in line with the company's vision for a more efficient and sustainable fleet.
For his part, Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer at Rolls-Royce, said: "We are pleased to meet EgyptAir's orders to purchase 12 engines for 6 additional A350-900 aircraft, which confirms its confidence in how well this engine and aircraft work together. We thank EgyptAir for renewing its trust and look forward to supporting these aircraft when they enter service soon."
The Trent XWB-84 is the world's best widebody aircraft engine, designed specifically for the Airbus A350-900 and achieving the lowest fuel consumption rates among its peers. The upgraded "EP" version of the engine offers an additional 1% fuel saving, equivalent to $5 million annually for a medium-sized fleet. Rolls-Royce's TotalCare program provides customers with operational assurance by transferring maintenance and time-on-wing risks from the customer to the company, supported by an advanced engine health monitoring system, enhancing engine reliability, efficiency and availability for operation.
