Having won the contract to supply new technology turbofan engines for the Dassault SMS, an emerging super-midsize business jet design from the French manufacturer, Rolls-Royce is in Atlanta this week exuding optimism for itself and the industry in general. Ian Aitken, president of Rolls-Royce North America business and regional aircraft engines, spoke with NBAA Convention News about his company’s successes and prospects, its progress in developing new technology and the worldwide outlook for business aviation over the next two decades.
What is Rolls-Royce’s current involvement in business aviation?
We currently hold 34 percent of the market, by value, with more than 3,000 medium and large business jets relying on Rolls-Royce power. In 2006, Rolls-Royce delivered 328 AE3007, Tay and BR710 engines for business aircraft. Rolls-Royce engines have powered six new business jets entering service in the last four years: the Gulfstream G550 in 2003, the G500 in 2004, and the G450 and G350 in 2005, along with Bombardier’s Global 5000 and Global Express XRS in that same year.
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