LONDON: Britain’s Rolls-Royce stuck to its profit and cash flow guidance for 2018 in a statement made ahead of its annual shareholder meeting, and said it was making progress with a plan to repair some problematic engines more quickly.
While a long-term turnaround program to improve the engine-maker’s profits is on track, difficulties with one of its aero-engines, the Trent 1000 which powers Boeing Dreamliner 787 aircraft, has caused setbacks.
Turbine blades on some Trent 1000 engines have worn out sooner than expected, forcing airlines to disrupt their schedules to allow for the engines to be inspected more regularly.
Rolls-Royce said on Thursday that about two-thirds of the inspections had now been carried out, and the company was making “significant progress” in finding or developing new maintenance and repair facilities to enable it to fix engines and return them more quickly to airline customers.
Rolls-Royce sticks to profit forecast, working on engine repair solution
Rolls-Royce sticks to profit forecast, working on engine repair solution
Saudi Arabia approves annual borrowing plan for 2026
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan on Saturday approved the Kingdom’s annual borrowing plan for the 2026 fiscal year, following its endorsement by the NDMC’s Board of Directors, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The plan outlines key developments in public debt during 2025, initiatives aimed at strengthening local debt markets, and the funding strategy and guiding principles for 2026, SPA added.
It also includes the issuance calendar for the Local Saudi Sukuk Issuance Program in Saudi riyals for the year.
According to the plan, the Kingdom’s projected funding needs for 2026 are estimated at approximately SR217 billion ($57.8 billion).
This is intended to cover an anticipated budget deficit of SR165 billion, as set out in the Ministry of Finance’s official budget statement, as well as principal repayments on debt maturing during the year, estimated at around SR52 billion.
The plan aims to maintain debt sustainability while diversifying funding sources across domestic and international markets through both public and private channels.
Funding will be raised through the issuance of bonds, sukuk and loans at fair cost, according to the SPA report.
It also outlines plans to expand alternative government financing, including project and infrastructure funding and the use of export credit agencies, during fiscal year 2026 and over the medium term, within prudent risk management frameworks.
