Rolls gets down to business on China trip

Posted on 9 Nov 2010 by The Manufacturer

In the presence of the prime ministers of Britain and and China, Rolls-Royce has signed a £750m deal to supply Trent 700 engines for 16 Airbus A330s to China Eastern Airlines.

Prime Minister David Cameron is leading the biggest ever UK government delegation to China, including Chancellor George Osborne, Business Secretary Vince Cable, Energy Secretary Chris Huhne and Education Secretary Michael Gove. There are also industry leaders from over 50 UK companies on the trip. Cable was also present at today’s deal signing. He said: “China…

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