Hainan Airlines, Rolls-Royce sign MOU on purchase of aircraft engines at the first China International Import Expo

SHANGHAI,Nov. 7,2018 --At the first China International Import Expo (CIIE),the world's first import-themed national-level exhibition,which kicked off in Shanghai on November 5,2018,Hainan Airlines Holding Co.,Ltd. (Hainan Airlines) and Rolls-Royce Ltd.,one of the world's three largest producers of aircraft engines,signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the purchase of engines. The MOU is expected to facilitate a productive relationship between the two companies.

"This MOU further strengthens our successful cooperation and deepens our friendship with Rolls-Royce," said a spokesperson for Hainan Airlines. "Hainan Airlines celebrated the 10th anniversary of its cooperation with Rolls-Royce last year and looks forward to a deeper collaboration with the engine vendor in the fields of civil aviation,leadership development and management training."

"We are delighted to sign a MOU with Hainan Airlines on the engine purchase and TotalCare services at the CIIE. The MOU has consolidated our long-term relationship with the Chinese airline," stated Paul Freestone,Senior Vice President,Customers,Civil Aerospace,at Rolls-Royce. "Going forward,Rolls-Royce is committed to meeting the needs of the Chinese civil aviation market and creating greater value for customers by providing advanced products and innovative services."

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