+VIDEO Rolls-Royce has revealed its new all-electric aircraft at Gloucestershire Airport. The aircraft is part of a Rolls-Royce initiative called ACCEL – short for “Accelerating … Read more
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Rolls-Royce completes Siemens e-aircraft deal
Rolls-Royce has completed the deal to buy the electric and hybrid-electric aero propulsion unit of Siemens. The acquisition is part of Rolls-Royce’s strategy to ‘champion … Read more
Siemens sells e-aircraft business to Rolls-Royce
Siemens is to sell its eAircraft unit to Rolls-Royce. The deal was announced today at the Paris Air Show and is expected to be completed … Read more
Rolls-Royce to fly hybrid-electric aircraft by 2021
Rolls-Royce expects to be flying an experimental aircraft with a hybrid-electric propulsion system by 2021, the British company has announced. It follows successful ground tests … Read more
Rolls-Royce goes for record with 300mph+ electric aircraft
British jet engine maker Rolls-Royce is building an all-electric light aircraft with the aim of setting a new world record speed for electric aircraft of … Read more
Rolls-Royce to receive government funding for all-electric flight
Rolls-Royce is to work with two British companies to develop all-electric propulsion for aviation, backed by UK government funding. The announcement was made at the … Read more