Rolls-Royce Reports Higher Engine Flying Hours Despite Gulf Tensions

Rolls-Royce engine
Credit: Rolls-Royce
LONDON—Rolls-Royce says it is seeing increased flying hours for its family of large commercial engines this year despite dramatic rises in fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. In a Nov. 12 trading update, the company said that hours had grown in 2026 to 114% of 2019 levels, and are...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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