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Investing in the future of UK aerospace

The UK faces a once in a generation opportunity to secure long-term economic growth through its aerospace sector – a globally competitive, high-value industry that drives substantial exports and high-skilled employment.

At the heart of this national endeavour is Rolls-Royce – the UK’s aerospace champion and proven engine for sovereign prosperity.

Our world-leading Trent engine family exemplifies this impact: over the last 30 years, we have flown 3.5 billion people and grown our active fleet from 1,500 to nearly 6,000 engines. Today, a Rolls-Royce powered aircraft takes off or lands every three seconds.

Continued innovation is our DNA

This success is sustained by a continuous cycle of innovation that is the beating heart of the Trent family philosophy and is ingrained in the DNA of our people.

This reinvestment includes a £1 billion upgrade programme that is doubling engine time on wing for the Trent 1000 and 7000, delivering immediate reliability and value. Our groundbreaking UltraFan demonstrator – the world’s largest aero-engine – is securing the UK's leadership in green aviation, designed to run on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from day one.

Our services – collectively known as the CareStore – continuously evolve to cater for today’s ownership models and the development of digital technologies that help to predict fleet health and ensure 99% dispatch reliability.

Ensuring growth for decades to come

Crucially, investing in Rolls-Royce means investing in an enduring pipeline of British talent and a deeply resilient domestic supply chain.

Rolls-Royce is already transforming and is positioned to grow. Government backing of our highly differentiated aero engine capabilities is not merely an investment in a company. It is a strategic imperative to secure UK industrial advantage, protect national security and ensure economic growth for decades to come.

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