Rolls-Royce said its large-engine order backlog had grown to roughly 2,500 units and announced an interim £1.5 billion share buyback.
The company reaffirmed guidance for £4.7 billion–£4.9 billion of underlying operating profit and £3.8 billion–£4.0 billion of free cash flow. Large-engine flying hours rose 4% in the first 10 months of 2026.
Rolls-Royce also said it was finalising a multi-year agreement to supply backup engines to a hyperscaler, while civil aerospace and defence demand remained strong.
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