Thomson Airways Signs Rolls-Royce Service Agreement for RB211-535 Engines

Thomson Airways has signed a service support agreement with Rolls-Royce for the RB211-535 engines that power the airline's Boeing 757 aircraft.

Thomson Airways, part of the TUI Group, is the airline for Thomson and First Choice, and is one of the UK's largest airlines. It has a fleet of 59 aircraft operating from 20 UK airports.

Bruce Blythe, Rolls-Royce, Senior Vice President - Customers, said, "We are committed to ensuring operators effectively manage their engines through every stage of the engine life cycle and this fixed price overhaul solution is just one of the options we can provide to support this. Thomson Airways is a valued customer and we look forward to continuing to support the airline's Boeing 757 fleet."

The RB211-535 powers over 500 Boeing 757 aircraft around the world and 60% of Boeing 757 operators have selected the engine.