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2026
Government and Rolls-Royce announce aircraft-engine development partnership
The Government announced a £2.5 billion partnership with Rolls-Royce to develop the next generation of aircraft engines.
2026
Rolls-Royce reportedly plans a price reduction for the second-generation Spectre in China
The article reports, citing Rolls-Royce dealer channels, that the second-generation Spectre is expected to receive a substantial price reduction and that previously optional items may be included as standard. The article does not report an official announcement of the change.
2026
Rolls-Royce Hong Kong unveils The House of Art
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Hong Kong unveiled its first ArtSpace, The House of Art, with “Colour without Compromise” as its first exhibition. The article says the exhibition was to be open to the public from November 2019 through January of the following year.
2026
Rolls-Royce signs multi-million pound engine deal with Philippine Airlines
Rolls-Royce has moved forward with an agreement, first announced as a memorandum of understanding at the Farnborough International Airshow in July, to supply 18 Trent XWB-97 engines and a long-term maintenance package for nine new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft for Philippine Airlines. The deal is described as being worth hundreds of millions of pounds, with engines built and maintained at Rolls-Royce's Derby aerospace centre.
2021
Langley completes acquisition of Bergen Engines
Langley Holdings completed its acquisition of Bergen Engines from Rolls-Royce for €91 million. Langley formally acquired Bergen Engines AS as a stand-alone group on 31 December 2021.
2021
Qatar Investment Authority agrees to invest in Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce said Qatar Investment Authority agreed to invest £85 million in Rolls-Royce SMR, taking a 10% equity share.
2021
Vertical Aerospace unveils full-scale VX4 aircraft model
Vertical Aerospace publicly unveiled a full-scale model of its VX4 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The article says the aircraft was designed in partnership with Rolls-Royce and Honeywell.
2021
Rolls-Royce secures funding for small nuclear reactors
Rolls-Royce secured more than £400 million from private investors and the UK government to develop a new generation of small nuclear reactors.
2021
Rolls-Royce introduces MTU fuel cell system
Rolls-Royce introduced its new MTU fuel cell system at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. The company said it plans to bring the system to market in 2025.
2021
BMW appoints Markus Flasch to lead vehicle development for Rolls-Royce and high-end BMW products
BMW announced that Markus Flasch would move to vehicle development and take responsibility for Rolls-Royce and high-end BMW products, succeeding Franciscus van Meel on November 1.
2021
Rolls-Royce announces plan for first electric vehicle
Rolls-Royce said it plans to launch its first all-electric vehicle, named Silent Shadow, before 2030.
2021
Paragon VTOL Aerospace announces Brownsville-area partnerships
Paragon VTOL Aerospace announced partnerships with Rolls Royce, S&C Electric, ARUP, Texas Southmost College, the City of Brownsville and Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation to support development of vertical take-off and landing technologies. The Texas Southmost College collaboration includes education and job training.
2021
Rolls-Royce agrees to sell AirTanker Holdings stake
Rolls-Royce said it had agreed to sell its 23.1% stake in AirTanker Holdings to Equitix Investment Management for £189 million ($261 million).
2021
Rolls-Royce launches sustainable yacht propulsion solutions
Rolls-Royce announced a range of sustainable mtu yacht propulsion solutions, including IMO III propulsion systems, hybrid systems and engines approved for sustainable fuels. The article says certain systems would become available from April 2022.
2021
Garuda settles Rolls-Royce lawsuit
Garuda Indonesia said it would carry out an agreement reached with Rolls-Royce before a mediator and withdraw its lawsuit. The 2018 lawsuit had alleged fraud and sought damages and cancellation of a maintenance contract.
2021
Rolls-Royce completes Indianapolis facilities revitalization
Rolls-Royce completed a $600 million revitalization of its Indianapolis facilities. The company upgraded the buildings and expanded production capabilities.
2021
Rolls-Royce expands partnership with Purdue University
Rolls-Royce, Purdue University and the Purdue Research Foundation announced an enhanced partnership calling for Rolls-Royce to expand facilities in the Purdue Aerospace District. The new test facilities are intended for developing high-altitude and hybrid-electric engines for the next generation of U.S. military aircraft.
2021
Rolls-Royce unveils new Ghost in Vancouver
Rolls-Royce unveiled the new Ghost at its showroom in Vancouver.
2021
Rolls-Royce and Shell partner on sustainable aviation fuel
Rolls-Royce and Shell signed a memorandum of understanding to work on developing sustainable aviation fuel. Rolls-Royce said the agreement would help with plans to certify 100% sustainable aviation fuel for use in planes.
2021
Rolls-Royce appoints Anita Frew and Mike Manley as non-executive directors
Rolls-Royce announced the appointments of Anita Frew and Mike Manley as non-executive directors. Both were expected to join its Board with effect from July 1, 2021; Frew was also designated to succeed Ian Davis as Chair on October 1, 2021.