Rolls-Royce has secured AviLease, the Saudi-based aircraft lessor, as the second major customer for its newly launched LessorCare+ programme. The agreement, announced at the Dubai Airshow, marks a significant early validation of the innovative service offering, which was introduced in October 2025 to cater specifically to the evolving needs of the aircraft leasing community.
The LessorCare+ programme represents a strategic evolution in Rolls-Royce’s customer support, moving beyond traditional engine maintenance to provide a holistic, data-driven partnership for lessors. It is designed to deliver enhanced visibility and strategic support across the entire aircraft lifecycle, a critical factor for lessors managing complex global portfolios.
Rob Watson, President of Civil Aerospace at Rolls-Royce, highlighted the significance of the partnership: “AviLease joining LessorCare+ so soon after its launch is a powerful endorsement of our offering and the strength of our collaborative relationships. The market is clearly signalling a demand for deeper, more predictive insights into fleet assets, and LessorCare+ positions us uniquely to deliver that intelligence, helping our partners make more informed, competitive decisions.”
The core value proposition of LessorCare+ lies in its integrated approach. The programme consolidates and expands support across four key pillars critical to lessor operations: aircraft transactions and transitions, active fleet management, technical expertise, and tailored advisory services. By leveraging Rolls-Royce’s unparalleled engine data and global service network, the programme aims to provide lessors with a granular understanding of engine health, maintenance forecasting, and asset value optimization.
This data-centric support model enables Rolls-Royce to respond with greater agility and speed to lessors’ dynamic requirements. In a fast-moving market where aircraft are frequently transitioning between operators and regions, such proactive support can significantly boost a lessor’s operational efficiency and competitive edge. The programme facilitates smoother, faster lease transitions, reduces administrative overhead, and provides the technical assurance that is paramount during lease negotiations and asset trading.
The addition of AviLease, a rapidly growing lessor with a modern fleet, demonstrates the programme’s relevance to industry leaders seeking to maximize the performance and value of their Rolls-Royce powered assets. This early success with a second customer indicates a strong market fit for LessorCare+, suggesting a shift in how engine manufacturers and lessors collaborate to navigate the complexities of the global aviation landscape. Rolls-Royce anticipates that this comprehensive, partnership-focused model will become an industry standard for supporting the lessor community.
