Rolls-Royce has indicated that they may enter the market to supply engines for new Chinese aircraft.

 

劳斯莱斯表示，他们可能将为中国产飞机提供发动机。

 

That's according to specialist publication LSE, who reports that the British aerospace¹ engineering firm would seek to enter the market 'when the opportunity arises.'

 

At present, China's latest aircraft, the Comac C919, is powered by CFM International's LEAP series engines.

 

However, it's not unusual for aircraft models to be offered with a choice of different engines, so perhaps Rolls-Royce intends to offer an alternative power plant for the C919.

 

Alternatively, it could be that they're intending to launch an engine to be offered on a future Chinese aircraft.

 

Either way, a choice of engines is generally a good thing for airlines - who can shop-around for the best prices, and customers, who ultimately² benefit from lower fares.

 

The C919 will become a common sight in China over the next few years, and ultimately looks set to be sold around the world, too.

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