Rolls-Royce has effectively eliminated aircraft on ground delays in its Civil Aerospace business after operational improvements across its maintenance, repair and overhaul network and supply chain. In half-year results covering the six months to the end of June, the engine maker said the gains have improved dispatch reliability for airline and airframer customers and supported what it described as best-in-class industry performance.
The turnaround comes amid a broader restructuring of aftermarket operations, with the group pointing to greater resilience in both its maintenance network and supply chain. Large-engine MRO output rose 13% in the first half, while large-engine refurbishments increased 35% year on year, indicating higher throughput across the support system rather than a one-off repair effort.
Chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic has made aftermarket performance a central part of Rolls-Royce’s civil aerospace recovery strategy, alongside cost optimisation in the MRO network. The company’s statement did not break out the improvement by fleet, customer or site, but the reduction in AOG events is likely to ease disruption for operators that have faced parts and turnaround delays in recent years.