Rolls-Royce enhances binds with Indonesia
Rolls-Royce enhances binds with Indonesia
Rolls-Royce and Indonesia have had a successful association for more than 25 years through aerospace and industrial-power activities.
Rolls-Royce is now the largest single aero engine supplier to Indonesia. As one of the world's leading power systems companies, its aero engines power a range of aircraft operated by major international and domestic airlines.
In December 1996 the national flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, took delivery of the first of its six Airbus A330 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. The Trent 800 engine powers all Boeing 777 aircraft operated by airlines based in Southeast Asia.
The Indonesian Air Force is one of Rolls-Royce's biggest military customers worldwide, operating Hawk MK553 trainer aircraft powered by the Rolls-Royce Adour engine and Hercules C130 transports with Rolls-Royce Allison power plants.
In 1986, Rolls-Royce entered into a collaborative agreement with IPTN to assist in developing repair and overhaul capabilities on a range of Rolls-Royce aero engines operated in Indonesia.
IPTN's own designed commuter aircraft, the N250, powered by the Allison AE2100C engine, is now undergoing certification procedures. The BMW Rolls-Royce joint-venture BR700 is a strong candidate engine for regional jet requirements.
Growing activity in industrial power is also important to Rolls-Royce in Indonesia.
In the oil and gas industry, development by Indonesia of its large natural gas fields is of great interest to Rolls-Royce, in view of the need for extensive power system requirements.
Also, the Rolls-Royce range of aeroderivative gas turbines and high-efficiency diesel engines is attracting attention in the power-generation market for 1.5MW to 50MW installed capacity.
It is also currently pursuing a number of projects in electrical transmission and is considering local manufacture of some equipment in the power-distribution market.
Rolls-Royce's significant activity in Indonesia covers nearly all of the company's range of activities. It is committed to a long-term relationship with the country in many sectors.