Rolls-Royce has moved forward with a deal to supply engines for a new fleet of long-haul Airbus jets for Philippine Airlines. The British engineering firm, which is part of the FTSE-100 index, will provide 18 engines for nine new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement, valued at "hundreds of millions of pounds," includes a maintenance package, meaning Rolls-Royce will service and monitor the engines throughout their operational life. Officials from the company confirmed the deal would support ongoing operations and maintenance for Philippine Airlines. The agreement was initially announced as a memorandum of understanding during the Farnborough International Airshow in July. At the time, Rob Watson, president of civil aerospace at Rolls-Royce, expressed pride in continuing the company's long-standing relationship with Philippine Airlines. While the exact value of the deal has not been disclosed, it is described as being worth a significant sum, emphasizing the scale of the agreement. The engines in question, known as the Trent XWB-97, are designed to operate using a 50% sustainable aviation fuel blend. Rolls-Royce has plans to adapt the engines to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel in the future, aligning with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry. This order follows a previous agreement in 2023, when Philippine Airlines ordered nine similar engines for its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. UK Trade Minister Anas Sarwar praised the deal, stating it highlights the strength of British engineering and innovation. He noted that the production of these engines and wings creates high-quality jobs in Derby and Broughton, where Rolls-Royce and Airbus have significant operations. Airbus, which designs and manufactures wings for its commercial aircraft, operates its Broughton site in North Wales, contributing to the UK's aerospace industry. This deal underscores the growing role of UK expertise in supporting one of the world's fastest-growing airlines.