Rolls-Royce lands service deal with Belgian airline

Rolls-Royce has signed a deal to look after Trent engines used by a Belgian airline.

The engineering giant and Air Belgium have signed a TotalCare service agreement for Trent 7000 engines that power the airline’s two new Airbus A330neo aircraft.

The agreement was activated as the new fleet entered into service following a ceremony at Brussels Airport, which also launched Air Belgium’s new route to Mauritius.

TotalCare is Rolls-Royce’s flagship integrated engine service, designed for predictive maintenance planning and off-wing repair and overhaul.

Niky Terzakis, chief executive officer at Air Belgium, said: “Our new aircraft are an important investment in our future, delivering new levels of efficiency and sustainability.”

John Kelly, Rolls-Royce’ senior vice-president (customers), said: “It is great to have Air Belgium become the latest member of our family of Trent operators to take TotalCare.

“We look forward to supporting them with a smooth entry into service and for years to come.”