Technology · 26 February 2026
AI Power Surge Fuels Rolls-Royce Comeback
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A boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure is helping propel Rolls-Royce into a new growth phase. Rising demand for power systems used in energy hungry data centres, alongside a recovery in aviation, has strengthened the engineering group’s financial position. Leadership reforms and tighter cost controls have further improved performance, prompting fresh investor rewards and upgraded outlook targets. The results signal how the global AI expansion is reshaping even traditional industrial giants.
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