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Enhanced aircraft and engine health monitoring debuts on Bombardier’s Global 5500 and 6500 business aircraft

25 June 2026

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announces the launch of an advanced aircraft and engine health monitoring programme for Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets, featuring the Pearl family’s state-of-the-art Engine Vibration & Health Monitoring Unit (EVHMU). In partnership with Bombardier, this upgrade allows operators covered under Rolls-Royce CorporateCare® Enhanced to benefit from seamless integration of Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus system and the industry-leading digital engine monitoring capabilities from Rolls-Royce.

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announces the launch of an advanced aircraft and engine health monitoring programme for Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets, featuring the Pearl family’s state-of-the-art Engine Vibration & Health Monitoring Unit (EVHMU). In partnership with Bombardier, this upgrade allows operators covered under Rolls-Royce CorporateCare® Enhanced to benefit from seamless integration of Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus system and the industry-leading digital engine monitoring capabilities from Rolls-Royce.

The enhanced system combines the unique capabilities of Smart Link Plus and Rolls-Royce’s EVHMU to deliver real-time, automatic transmission of vital engine performance and health data. By enabling proactive troubleshooting and predictive maintenance interventions, the programme supports maximum operational availability and improved in-service support for operators worldwide.

The integration allows access to up to 10,000 engine health parameters, providing actionable insights for timely decision-making and maximised availability. This digital innovation further strengthens the benefits of Rolls‑Royce’s CorporateCare Enhanced programme and supports the strategy to deliver best-in-class availability and reassuring support through digital solutions and analytics.

The new service is part of an ongoing investment in digital solutions made possible by the continuing transformation of Rolls‑Royce. It demonstrates the commitment to innovation and world-class customer support, reinforcing Rolls-Royce’s leading position in the strategically important business aviation market.

Anthony Cox, Vice President, Customer Support, Bombardier, said:

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The integration of Smart Link Plus with Rolls-Royce's engine vibration and health monitoring unit will allow our Global 5500 and 6500 customers to seamlessly benefit from enhanced end-to-end data services that help optimize aircraft performance and reliability while continuing to keep maintenance costs in check. This advanced service offering is a first in business aviation, highlighting not only the close collaboration between Bombardier and Rolls-Royce's technical teams, but also how we continue to leverage our full capacity as the OEM to make things easy and convenient for our customers.”

Andy Robinson, SVP Services – Business Aviation, Rolls-Royce, said:

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Bombardier and Rolls-Royce are known to deliver outstanding levels of in-service support, recognised within the industry, and trusted by our customer base worldwide. In combination with our market-leading, digital capabilities, our CorporateCare Enhanced programme delivers exceptional levels of availability and greater peace of mind for our customers.

“Our work on cloud-based analytics, smart algorithms, and artificial intelligence and even bi-directional communication continue to play an increasing role in delivering the most comprehensive service program in business aviation – and the new engine vibration & health monitoring unit of our Pearl 15 engine is the key to unlock those capabilities.”  

 

Rolls-Royce, CorporateCare and Pearl are registered or unregistered trademarks of Rolls‑Royce plc or its subsidiaries. Bombardier, Global 5500, Global 6500 and Smart Link Plus are registered or unregistered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

Service contracts for Smart Link Plus and Rolls-Royce CorporateCare Enhanced will be required for activation as well as an update of EVHMU software and/or hardware.

Rolls-Royce's EVHMU upgrade is currently available only for select Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft

Select Global 5500 and 6500 customers can now book installation of Smart Link Plus and the Rolls-Royce EVHMU at Bombardier Service Centres globally, with both features now factory-fit on new production aircraft.

About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
  1. Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land. Our products and service packages enable our customers to connect people, societies, cultures and economies together; they meet the growing need for power generation across multiple industries; and enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens.
  2. Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces and navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers. We are committed to making our products compatible with net zero carbon emissions to meet customer demand for more sustainable solutions.
  3. The annual underlying revenue was £12.69 billion in 2022, and the underlying operating profit was £652m.
  4. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69).

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About Bombardier
  1. At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs. 
  2. For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.
  3. Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design. 

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