Derby-based Rolls-Royce has won an order from Delta Air Lines for Trent 7000 engines to power 10 new Airbus A330neo aircraft.

This brings the total number of Delta Trent 7000-powered A330neos to 35 (following an order for 25 aircraft in 2014), and it includes long-term service support.

Gil West, Delta COO, said: “Expanding our A330 order book ensures that our short-term and medium-term wide-body needs are taken care of but also drives our international growth.

"The next-generation engine technology from Rolls-Royce that powers the A330neo provides compelling operating economics and superior fuel performance, plus the range and coverage for our transoceanic needs going forward.”

Chris Cholerton at Rolls-Royce (www.Rolls-Royce.com) said: “This is a great endorsement of the A330neo and Trent 7000 combination.

"We are seeing real momentum building in the market-place and having Delta Air Lines select our engines twice gives us great confidence for the future.”

The order continues a long-standing relationship between Rolls-Royce and Delta, which also operates Airbus A350, Boeing 777 and Boeing 717 aircraft — powered by the Trent XWB, Trent 800 and BR715 engines respectively.