Rolls-Royce
The history of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine
It is, quite simply, one of the most recognisable sounds of the last century. Tara Leggett delves into the history of the second most-produced engine of World War II to understand its adored status
The airliner that could do London to Tokyo in under three hours
Virgin Galactic has unveiled a design for a supersonic airliner that makes Concorde seem slow – and could revolutionise commercial air travel.
Rolls-Royce to Cut 9,000 Jobs
Engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce has said it will cut at least 9,000 roles from its global workforce of 52,000 in a bid to reduce its cash expenditure amid a drop in demand for its civil aerospace engines and services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
SECRET PROJECTS:Rolls-Royce’s own fighter concept
The involvement of Rolls-Royce’s Hucknall plant in fitting the North American P-51 Mustang with its Merlin engine...
R-100 Airship's debut flight commemorated
A set of first day covers have been issued to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Airship R-100's maiden voyage.
B-52 engine replacement campaign gathers pace
The US Air Force (USAF) has provided an update on its Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) – which seeks to replace the powerplant of its venerable Boeing B-52H Stratofortress fleet.
Do airlines dream of electric fleets?
With the world becoming increasingly conscious of its ecological...
Rolls-Royce unveils Tempest engine technology details
Rolls-Royce, has unveiled the first details of the “world-first technology” that will be incorporated into the Tempest next-generation fighter aircraft.
How Rolls-Royce improved the Merlin's power output
In the late 1930s, as the ramp head Merlin variant and its development woes were abandoned, it was clear that the engine had huge potential. Here we detail Rolls-Royce's various attempts to increase the power output of its hugely successful engine