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Partnership Aims To Secure Next-Generation Aircraft Engine Work
Rolls-Royce and the UK Government have announced a 10-year, £2.5 billion research and technology programme aimed at securing the UK’s position in the next generation of commercial aircraft engines. The initiative could deliver £120 billion to the national economy and support thousands of jobs. The programme is expected to accelerate the development of more efficient, lower-emission gas turbine technologies and strengthen the UK’s advanced manufacturing capabilities. According to UK Aviation News, the partnership represents a major commitment to developing the technology and industrial capacity required to compete in the global aerospace market.