Bangladesh to Acquire 14 Boeing Jets While Rolls-Royce Keeps £4.2 Billion Profit Forecast
BA•Bangladesh plans to buy 14 Boeing jets, marking a strategic shift from Airbus under U.S. trade pressure. Rolls-Royce upheld full-year operating profit guidance of £4.0-4.2 billion despite Middle East war disruptions to Boeing engine supply, while Iron Mountain raised its AFFO forecast to $5.79-5.86 on Boeing-driven demand.
1. Bangladesh Signs 14-Plane Boeing Deal
Bangladesh is set to sign a deal for 14 new Boeing aircraft, shifting procurement away from Airbus. This order bolsters Boeing’s commercial backlog and supports fleet renewal plans driven by regional air travel growth and U.S. diplomatic influence.
2. Rolls-Royce Maintains Profit Guidance
Rolls-Royce confirmed its 2026 underlying operating profit target of £4.0-4.2 billion despite disruptions from the Middle East conflict. The company expects to fully mitigate any financial impact on Trent engine deliveries for Boeing’s widebody aircraft.
3. Iron Mountain Raises AFFO Forecast
Iron Mountain lifted its full-year AFFO outlook to $5.79-5.86 per share and revenue guidance to $7.83-7.93 billion, citing AI data center leasing demand with Boeing as a key client. Q1 AFFO of $1.43 per share topped estimates, driven by robust storage and records management cash flows.
