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Rolls-Royce Boosts Supersonic Propulsion Effort in Reaction Deal
Source: Rolls-Royce
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Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc is strengthening a partnership with Britain’s Reaction Engines to work on high-speed aircraft engines which could be used for a Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. supersonic jet.
Rolls-Royce will invest 20 million pounds ($24 million) in Reaction, according to a spokeswoman for the larger manufacturer. The companies, which have worked together since 2018, will explore opportunities in hypersonic and supersonic flight.