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Today we’ve announced an agreement to sell our Naval Propulsion and Handling business to Fairbanks Morse Defense, who are a respected name in the industry and principal supplier of leading marine technologies. This sale supports the strategic priorities we announced last year to guide our focus moving forward and help us become a high performing, competitive, resilient and growing business. In Defense, the focus is on strategic growth in the areas of combat, transport and submarines. Adam Riddle, President – Defense and Chairman & CEO, Rolls-Royce North America, said: “Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsors & Handling is an industry leader and trusted supplier to navies around the world. We are pleased to collaborate with Fairbanks Morse Defense, who recognizes the value of this business and the outstanding opportunities for its strong future. We believe this transaction represents the best outcome for the business, its people and the military customers they serve." https://ow.ly/cwmK50TqR6s

‘People drive transformation. It’s a human activity.’ Our Chief Transformation Officer, Nikki Grady-Smith, discussed with McKinsey & Company the importance of working together to succeed at transformation, growing beyond mid-term targets and celebrating the incredible people who are at the heart of Rolls-Royce. In an ever-changing world, we’re embracing transformation to drive sustainable growth and to build a Rolls-Royce that is high-performing, competitive and resilient. Thank you to Emma Loxton at McKinsey and Company for the opportunity to discuss our success to date and our continued journey. Nicola Grady-Smith https://ow.ly/ChWs50TqGTm #WinningTogether #Transformation #Success

We are thrilled to announce our support for the combined celebrations of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s century of dedicated service and the Royal Air Force (RAF) Red Arrows’ tour of Canada, commemorating their 60th display season. This momentous occasion, made possible by the British High Commission, Ottawa and the GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign, is highlighting the incredible innovation, expertise and skill from the two nations. We are proud to participate in celebrating these exceptional achievements of our Air Forces and the role we have played in delivering critical power capability to keep them flying high! #DYK Rolls-Royce has enjoyed a presence in Canada for over 75 years and we remain committed to developing the next generation of world-class power solutions to equip the RCAF with the cutting-edge capabilities needed to uphold its legacy of excellence. Discover more about Rolls-Royce in Canada: https://ow.ly/gqAj50Tq4JS #SeeThingsDifferently #RedArrowsMapleHawk #RollsRoyce 📷 The Red Arrows flying past (Niagara Falls on Sept. 11 and Toronto’s CN Tower on Aug. 31) as part of their 2024 Maple Hawk tour. Photos by Cpl. Phil Dye

Congratulations to Professor shahrokh shahpar, FRAeSoc, FAIAA, for being elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering: https://lnkd.in/eU9mmiGY #RAEngFellows

Our Trent 7000 powers the latest variant of the most successful widebody aircraft in the world - the Airbus A330. The Trent 7000 brings the latest generation engine technology, helping us keep passengers and cargo traveling around the world. Thanks to @planezonepictures (on Instagram) for capturing its power up above the clouds! https://ow.ly/83Ep50Tp3Rr #Trent7000 #PowerofTrent #A330neo

Decades of service and millions of hours 🎉 Today, we’re excited to share the historic milestones of the T56 and AE 2100 engines – the powerplants for the United States Air Force the iconic C-130 Hercules. In the 70 years since its first flight, the T56 engine has amassed more than 220 million service hours, a rare occurrence in aviation history. First flying in 1954, the T56 powers C-130H Hercules, which is still flying as part of the longest continuous military aircraft production run in history. Since entering service in 1994, the AE 2100 engine has reached 10 million hours, powering the tactical airlift workhorse of the Air Force: The C-130J Super Hercules. The AE 2100 is part of the AE engine family – a versatile, proven engine core with more than 88 million flight hours known for a record of dependable and efficient service across military and commercial fleets around the world. These engines are robust, reliable, and ready for anything. The T56 and AE 2100 have powered aircraft carrying troops, life-saving equipment, and humanitarian supplies to demanding environments in every corner of the world. More about these iconic engines here ⬇️ https://ow.ly/s4lw50Toj9j

The demand for renewable energy capacity from offshore wind farms is growing across Europe. But powerful converter platforms and backup generators are vital in ensuring they work smoothly and deliver efficient power supply back to shore. Our mtu emergency gensets are providing this stability to many platforms, generating electricity to power operations even if the main supply fails. Read more here: https://ow.ly/JGXl50TmVZV #mtusolutions #renewableenergy #backupgenerators #windfarm

The Trent engine family is the most successful engine family EVER! And now we are investing £1 billion in a programme of upgrades to make the best better. The programme delivers further durability enhancements to the Trent 7000 and Trent 1000, DOUBLING the engine time on wing. https://ow.ly/GA0o50TlX9w #RollsRoyce #Trent7000 #Trent1000 #PowerofTrent

As a leading manufacturer of aero engines and nuclear energy systems, Rolls-Royce is committed to supporting energy transition throughout the aviation and defence value chain. That’s why we have joined Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels (ACAF) (ACAF), a coalition of organisations from the largest industrial sectors in the United States working to advance policies that drive investment in clean aviation fuels. We’re looking forward to working alongside leaders in the aviation, agriculture, and energy sectors to secure our shared energy future. More about our nuclear power solutions ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ew_QAS2e