Rolls-Royce Framework Targets UK Aircraft Engine Research
A reported 10-year agreement valued at £2.5 billion would support research into future aircraft engines in the UK.
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Rolls-Royce has secured a reported government framework agreement for jointly funded research and technology work on future aircraft engines in the UK.
Key details
- The reported framework spans 10 years and carries a value of £2.5 billion.
- Coverage includes technologies for single-aisle and military engines.
- Rolls-Royce has put forward the UltraFan 30 as a candidate for single-aisle aircraft.
The reported framework is valued at £2.5 billion over 10 years.
Why it matters
Research into single-aisle engine technology concerns the aircraft category used across many passenger routes. The reported agreement would also fund work on military powerplants in the UK.
What happens next
The framework sets out a decade of research and technology work for Rolls-Royce and the government. Which engine technologies will shape the next generation of aircraft?
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