Press releases

HRH Duke of Kent opens new Rolls-Royce state-of-the-art office suite in Derby

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has today welcomed HRH Duke of Kent K.G. to Derby to perform the official opening of Atlantic House, a new state-of-the-art office facility located on the Raynesway Site.

Rolls-Royce announces first network awards for outstanding customer satisfaction, improvement and quality

HELI EXPO, Las Vegas, US -- Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has recognized six members of the FIRST networkTM for outstanding customer satisfaction, improvements and quality during 2012.

Rolls-Royce enhances service delivery for RR300 customers

HELI EXPO, Las Vegas, US -- Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will offer new service plans to better predict costs and reduce maintenance concerns for customers.

Rolls-Royce launches global services network for RR300 customers

HELI EXPO, Las Vegas, US -- Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, is establishing a new global services network for maintenance, repair and overhaul of the growing RR300 engine fleet.

Rolls-Royce launches latest M250 engine variant for commercial, military helicopters

HELI EXPO, Las Vegas, US -- Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has launched the latest variant of its M250 engine - the M250-C47E.

Rolls-Royce delivers 31,000th M250 engine to Enstrom Helicopter

HELI EXPO, Las Vegas, US -- Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has delivered the 31,000th M250 engine to Enstrom Helicopter Corporation for installation in a 480B training helicopter destined for the Japan Ground Self Defense Force.

Rolls-Royce unveils smart phone application for M250 FIRST network

HELI EXPO, Las Vegas, US -- Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has developed a new, free smart phone application to provide easier access for M250 customers to information about the FIRST networkTM.

Rolls-Royce appoints President of Nuclear Services to accelerate global growth

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has appointed Jeff Benjamin as President of its Nuclear Services business to accelerate growth in the global Nuclear Services market.

Rolls-Royce wins US$40m contract to power Turkmenistan-China natural gas pipeline

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a US$40 million contract to supply equipment and related services to power the flow of natural gas through the Uzbekistan section of the Turkmenistan-China natural gas pipeline.

Rolls-Royce delivers advanced new waterjets for the latest US Navy Littoral Combat Ship

This delivery marks the successful completion of the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) program for "Compact, High Power Density Waterjets".  This new, highly efficient waterjet will now be standard equipment for all future Freedom variants of the Littoral Combat Ships supplied to the U.S. Navy by Lockheed Martin.

Rolls-Royce completes T56 engine enhancement testing

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and the United States Air Force (USAF) have completed the final element of testing for the Series 3.5 enhancement for the T56 engine, leading to military qualification and FAA certification later this year.

Rolls-Royce breaks ground for UK Submarine Core Manufacturing Facility

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today marked the beginning of construction of its Core Manufacturing Facility at Raynesway, Derby with a ground-breaking ceremony conducted by Vice Admiral Sir Andrew Mathews, Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Rolls-Royce appoints Ian Davis as Chairman

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announced today that Ian Davis will succeed Sir Simon Robertson as Chairman.

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc 2012 Full Year Results

Rolls-Royce performed well in 2012, and at the year-end had a record order book, record underlying revenue and record underlying profit.

Rolls-Royce and MOD agree new contract to deliver cost savings

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) have agreed a new ten-year enabling contract which will sustain up to 2000 jobs in the UK and deliver up to £200 million savings to the MOD.