In a move that leaves no question as to how it feels about the promise of electric propulsion, Rolls-Royce has entered into an agreement to acquire Siemens’ eAircraft business, the company announced during the Paris Air Show 2019.
Rolls-Royce Acquires Siemens’ eAircraft Business
Key Takeaways:
- Rolls-Royce announced its acquisition of Siemens’ eAircraft business, signaling a strong commitment to electric and hybrid-electric propulsion.
- Siemens’ eAircraft brings significant expertise in developing electric and hybrid aircraft, complementing Rolls-Royce's own projects in electric propulsion systems.
- The companies had previously collaborated on hybrid-electric demonstrator projects, and the acquisition is expected to finalize in late 2019.
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