Rolls-Royce has received a $75 million order for RB.211-535E4B engines to power five Continental Airlines Boeing 757s, the first of which is due to be delivered in June 1998. Continental has also placed a contract with Rolls-Royce Canada for the repair and overhaul of the engines of its 21-strong 757 fleet.
Source: Flight International
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