Rolls Royce post record pre-tax profits

Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 10:43 AM

Aerospace engine maker Rolls Royce has posted a 21% increase in pre-tax profits and has said it has a record order book.

The company made more than £1.1bn in 2011, its best ever performance.

The company said it has £62.2bn of work on order from airlines including Singapore and Emirates.