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Rolls-Royce Boosts China Sourcing to Ease Global Supply Bottlenecks

Published: Apr. 29, 2026 10:07 p.m. GMT+8

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Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc has significantly increased its component procurement and maintenance investments in China as the British aerospace giant navigates persistent global supply chain bottlenecks.

The expansion highlights how major aviation manufacturers are increasingly leaning on China’s industrial capabilities to ease acute parts shortages and reduce maintenance backlogs that are inflating airline costs globally.

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Rolls-Royce achieved double-digit YoY growth in Chinese sourcing in 2025, increasing volume, complexity, criticality of parts including MTU engines.
Beijing MRO JV with Air China started Dec 2025, capacity 250 engines/year, boosted global maintenance by 50% (2023-2025), cut turnaround by 10%.
Greater China: 8.2% of 2025 revenue (1.65B pounds), 20% widebody engines, fleet to grow from 700+ to 1,100 by 2040.

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Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc: Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc boosted China investments amid supply chain issues, achieving double-digit sourcing growth in 2025 for complex parts like MTU engines. Launched Beijing MRO joint venture (Dec 2025) with 250-engine capacity, raising global maintenance by 50% (2023-2025). Greater China: 20% of widebody engines, £1.65B revenue (8.2% total). (62 words)

Beijing Aero Engine Services Co. Ltd.: Beijing Aero Engine Services Co. Ltd., a Rolls-Royce joint venture with Air China Ltd., began operations in December 2025. It is Rolls-Royce’s fourth global maintenance hub, with an annual capacity of 250 engines, serving the global network. The site boosted Rolls-Royce’s global maintenance capacity by 50% (2023-2025) and cut turnaround times by 10%.

Air China Ltd.: Air China Ltd. partnered with Rolls-Royce in Beijing Aero Engine Services Co. Ltd., a joint venture that began operations in December 2025. This facility, Rolls-Royce’s fourth global maintenance hub, has an annual capacity of 250 engines and serves the company’s worldwide network.

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