ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC Rolls-Royce and Composite Helicopters International Ltd., an emerging New Zealand helicopter manufacturer, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to place the RR300 engine into Composite Helicopter's new KC630 composite helicopter manufactured using their patented EvoStrength™ technology.
Rolls-Royce and Composite Helicopters will also work toward placing Rolls-Royce M250 engine variants into future Composite Helicopter platforms.
The RR300 turboshaft engine is an optimal engine choice for the power requirements of the KC630 helicopter, and other Rolls-Royce M250 engines will meet Composite Helicopters' overall strategy for helicopter growth variants.
Jason Propes, Rolls-Royce, Senior Vice President, Helicopters, said, "We are excited to work with Composite Helicopters International as they continue to develop their revolutionary KC630 helicopter. The Rolls-Royce RR300 is an ideal choice, with the right mix of power, reliability and economical operation. We look forward to continued discussions with Composite Helicopters and the progression of the KC630 through the Type Certification process."
Peter Maloney, Composite Helicopters International, CEO, said, "These are exciting times for us presenting the EvoStrengthTM helicopter technology to industry in the form of the KC630 matched with the RR300. The technology leap in safety, strength and low operating costs of the helicopter will benefit a wide range of helicopter operators for many years to come".
Designed as a replacement for piston engines in light helicopters and general aviation aircraft, the Rolls-Royce RR300 engine is optimized for performance in the 240 - 300 shp power range. The engine has a certified multi-fuel capability and proven turbine engine responsiveness, smoothness and worry-free reliability.
A maintenance philosophy of a 2000-hour Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) has been incorporated to assure dependable power and predictable performance for the owner/operator. RR300 operators are supported by a global network of Rolls-Royce authorized service providers.
The RR300 engine was developed out of the legacy of the trusted Rolls-Royce M250 engine line, which has topped 235 million flight hours from more than 31,000 engines delivered to the marketplace. M250 engines have powered more than 100 aircraft types and about 15,000 are in service around the world in civilian and military use.
- Rolls-Royce's vision is to create better power for a changing world via two main business divisions, Aerospace and Land & Sea. These business divisions address markets with two strong technology platforms, gas turbines and reciprocating engines. Aerospace comprises Civil Aerospace and Defense Aerospace. Land & Sea comprises Marine, Nuclear and Power Systems.
- Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 120 countries, comprising more than 380 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces, 4,000 marine customers including 70 navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers.
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Our business is focused on the 4Cs:
- Customer - placing the customer at the heart of our business
- Concentration - deciding where to grow and where not to
- Cost - continually looking to increase efficiency
- Cash - improving financial performance.
- Annual underlying revenue was $23.36 billion* in 2014, around half of which came from the provision of aftermarket services. The firm and announced order book stood at $117.92* billion at the end of 2014.
- In 2014, Rolls-Royce invested $1.92 billion* on research and development. We also support a global network of 31 University Technology Centers, which position Rolls-Royce engineers at the forefront of scientific research.
- Rolls-Royce employs over 54,000 people in more than 50 countries. Over 15,500 of these are engineers.
- The Group has a strong commitment to apprentice and graduate recruitment and to further developing employee skills. In 2014 we employed 354 graduates and 357 apprentices through our worldwide training programs. Globally we have over 1,000 Rolls-Royce STEM ambassadors who are actively involved in education programs and activities; we have set ourselves a target to reach 6 million people through our STEM outreach activities by 2020.
*Based on an exchange rate of $1.60
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