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Hannah Newton, SVP Business Development & Capability at Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace outlines our crucial aftermarket expansion plans and how MRO capacity can strengthen resilience for us and our customers

Across the aerospace industry, airlines and OEMs alike are feeling the pressure of supply chain issues and constrained MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) availability.

Aviation today is more complex than ever, relying on increasingly sophisticated materials, advanced manufacturing systems and growing demand for safe, sustainable flight. With passenger numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels and flying hours increasing, airlines need greater aircraft availability, increased revenue generation and more airplanes back where they belong – in the sky.

Alongside this, new orders combined with our strong existing fleet of course means demand for shop visits is growing. As a business, it’s our priority to remain resilient and keep our customers flying.

Investing in a resilient future

Investing in a resilient future

In addition to our £1 billion commitment to the ongoing development and enhancement of our Trent engines, we’re making bold investments in our global Trent aftermarket network. By 2030, we aim to significantly expand our global MRO capability, from near wing maintenance and repair capability to full engine overhaul.

Our MRO capacity investment takes two forms: one in enhancing and expanding our physical facilities, and the second in driving ever greater efficiency through cutting-edge inspection and repair technologies. These investments will extend engine life, reduce costs and speed up turnaround times – delivering tangible value for our customers.

Today, our global network already benefits from a robust mix of Rolls-Royce-owned facilities and joint ventures with industry-leading partners. Strengthening these collaborations is another central pillar in our strategy to deliver a more resilient, flexible and capable MRO ecosystem.

Expanding our global support network

While our MRO facilities already support customers all over the world, we're increasing capacity at our UK, German and Singaporean sites to support more new engine deliveries and achieve a 50% rise in annual shop visits. We're also deepening partnerships to scale operations and integrate advanced technologies.

At BAESL, Beijing, our joint venture with Air China is well underway and due to start operations in 2026. The 86,000 square metre site will have a new test bed and will reach full capacity by the mid-2030s.

Together with SIA Engineering at SAESL in Singapore, we’re increasing our capacity by 40%, extending the facility by 50,000 square metres in engine overhauls and component repair, with advanced repair cells focussed on cutting edge technology to enhance our repair capability in the network.

Our N3 joint venture with Lufthansa Technik will also see a ramp up over the next two years.

In May, we announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art independent centre at Istanbul Airport with Turkish Technic. The new facility, targeted to be operational by the end of 2027 is expected to be one of the largest in the region.

MRO that’s future-ready

MRO that’s future-ready

These expansions reflect our broader commitment to delivering not only excellent products but world-class services that mean even greater availability, reliability and efficiency for our customers.

The strong financial performance we’ve seen in recent years is enabling investment in future-ready capabilities, underpinning profitable growth and ensuring resilience and strength we haven’t seen before.

Find out more about our MRO capacity expansion plans by following our updates here. Our MRO Capacity | Rolls-Royce

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