Rolls-Royce plc is a global company providing power on land, sea and air. The company has established leading positions in civil aerospace, defence, marine and energy markets. Its core gas turbine technology has created one of the broadest product ranges of aero engines in the world, with 55,000 engines in service in over 150 countries. Customers include more than 500 airlines, 2,400 corporate and utility operators and 160 armed forces, using both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Rolls-Royce is involved in the major future programmes that include the Trent aero and industrial engines, the Eurofighter Typhoon and Joint Strike Fighter combat engines, the WR21 marine engine and leading edge water jet propulsion systems. Over 2,000 marine customers and more than 30 navies use Rolls-Royce propulsion. The company is investing in new products and capabilities for energy markets, which include the oil and gas industry and power generation, and new propulsion technologies to further enhance military capability and effectiveness. Rolls-Royce commenced North American operations in 1906. Today, Rolls-Royce North America employs over 8,500 talented individuals in more than 65 locations within the U.S and Canada, generating combined revenue in excess of $2 billion annually. Rolls-Royce and its partners power nearly 3,000 commercial aircraft in North America, with another 2,000 currently on order or on option. Over 40% of the world’s regional airlines feature Rolls-Royce powerplants, with 29 operators in 20 countries using AE 3007 turbofan engines, manufactured in Indianapolis, IN. Rolls-Royce turbo-shaft engines power nearly one-half of the world’s light utility helicopters. Our Indianapolis facility produces the highly successful Model 250 engine which has accumulated around 127 million flight hours on more than 125 helicopter and fixed wing aircraft applications. Nearly 2,600 aircraft and ships in service with all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces use Rolls-Royce power. The complete range of Rolls-Royce industrial gas turbines are manufactured repaired and overhauled at the Montreal, Canada facility. For more information about Rolls-Royce, please visit our website at www.rolls-royce.com
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