Rolls-Royce Considers China Venture for New Wide-Body Jet
- U.K. company is in talks with Aero Engine Corporation of China
- Discussions centered on possible cooperation to supply engines
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Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc is in talks with Aero Engine Corporation of China on a possible partnership that would see the companies jointly supply engines for a new wide-body aircraft planned by China and Russia, according to people familiar with the matter.
The two companies met earlier this year on whether to cooperate on the turbine for the CR929 wide-body, said the people, who asked not to be named because the talks are still at a preliminary stage and may not result in a deal. A request for proposals for the engine has already been issued with responses due in May, at which time the prospects for the venture may change in line with the airplane maker’s specifications, the people said.