Rolls-Royce, Etihad Airways to explore hybrid and electric aviation

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Updated 14 November 2021
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Rolls-Royce, Etihad Airways to explore hybrid and electric aviation

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and UAE’s Etihad Airways signed today a comprehensive agreement to facilitate the development of sustainable aviation. 

The agreement comes as part of Etihad’s broader strategic sustainability program and targets the application of electrification technologies and hybrid systems, for commuter aircraft and the fast-emerging urban air mobility (UAMs) sector. 

“Our long-standing relationship with Etihad Airways provides an excellent foundation to build innovative solutions in aviation as we embark on our common journey towards an increasingly sustainable industry,” Rolls-Royce civil aerospace president, Chris Cholerton, said. 


Saudi NDMC completes 1st international dollar bond issuance of 2026  

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Saudi NDMC completes 1st international dollar bond issuance of 2026  

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Debt Management Center has announced the completion of investor subscriptions for the first international bond issuance of 2026, conducted under the Kingdom’s international bond program. 

Total subscription requests reached approximately $31 billion, representing a coverage ratio of 2.7 times the total issuance size of $11.5 billion, equivalent to SR43.13 billion. The issuance was divided into four tranches. 

The first tranche amounted to $2.5 billion, equivalent to SR9.38 billion, for three-year bonds maturing in 2029. 

The second tranche totaled $2.75 billion, equivalent to SR10.31 billion, for five-year bonds maturing in 2031. 

The third tranche also amounted to $2.75 billion, equivalent to SR10.31 billion, for 10-year bonds maturing in 2036. 

The fourth tranche amounted to $3.5 billion, equivalent to SR13.13 billion, for 30-year bonds maturing in 2056. 

The transaction was carried out in line with the recently announced annual borrowing plan, which aims to diversify the investor base and efficiently meet the Kingdom’s financing needs through global debt markets.  

The strong demand from international investors for Saudi government debt instruments reflects confidence in the strength of the Kingdom’s economy.