Reuters

Rolls‑Royce profit jumps 40% as aero‑engines drive upgraded targets and bigger shareholder returns

Rolls‑Royce posted a 40% rise in annual profit as a strong aero‑engines performance allowed the group to upgrade its mid‑term targets and significantly increase shareholder returns. The full‑year results underpin management's upgraded guidance and a materially higher shareholder payout.

FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Investigation: LATAM 787-9 upset caused by unsecured captain’s seat rocker-switch cap

By FlightGlobal: Chilean investigators have determined that the cap of a rocker switch, which controlled a Boeing 787 captain's seat, had not been fixed in place with adhesive before the seat shifted and caused an in-flight upset.

2026-02-26T00:13:40.722010-08:00
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Leeham News

Boeing suppliers: Rework hours fall 40% as supplier defect reduction helps Boeing production recovery

By Leeham News: By Justin Bachman Feb. 26, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing has seen quality rework hours on aircraft production drop 40% over the past year as its supplier base has trimmed defects, aiding the company’s recovery, Boeing’s supply chain… Read More June 11, 2020, © Leeham News: Spirit Aerosystems, maker of the Boeing 737 fuselages, yesterday said it will lay off 900 workers on the MAX line for three.

2026-02-26T00:21:47.332439-08:00
FlightGlobalAlfred Chua

Qantas to establish largest international cabin‑crew base in Singapore and add extra A380 flights

By FlightGlobal: Qantas will set up a cabin crew base in Singapore - its largest international hub outside of Australia - as it looks to boost its capacity from Australia.

2026-02-25T23:10:37.620977-08:00
ch-aviation

SCAT Airlines and Boeing explore Shymkent MRO hub

By ch-aviation: SCAT Airlines (DV, Shymkent) is considering the establishment of a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) centre at Shymkent in partnership with Boeing....

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2026-02-25T21:54:46.981255-08:00