Rolls-Royce has won its first Boeing 787 engine order in nearly three years, a $2.7 billion contract from Norwegian Air Shuttle to supply Trent 1000 engines.
The deal covers 19 Dreamliners, including 11 leased aircraft yet to enter service and eight already operating, marking a critical win amid General Electric’s GEnx dominance on the type.
Under the agreement, Rolls-Royce will deliver Trent 1000 high-bypass turbofans plus TotalCare long-term service support.
Norwegian holds options for ten more 787s, which could also receive Trent 1000s if exercised.
This order breaks a dry spell for Rolls-Royce, as recent 787 selections have favored GE’s GEnx, powering about two-thirds of the fleet through late 2024 with only 96 Trent 1000 firm orders against 640 GEnx.
Airlines like LATAM and British Airways have switched to GEnx for new 787s, citing fuel efficiency and reliability amid past Trent 1000 durability issues.
The Trent 1000, certified in 2007 and in service since 2011, offers up to 25% efficiency gains over the Boeing 767 it replaces, with 2026 enhancements promising tripled time-on-wing for operators.
For Rolls-Royce, the Norwegian deal bolsters market share in a competitive duopoly, supporting revenue through engines and services on growing low-cost long-haul fleets.