Rolls-Royce expanding fuel cell research in Ohio, move expected to create about 60 jobsSeptember 22nd, 2009 Rolls-Royce expanding fuel cell research in OhioNORTH CANTON, Ohio — Rolls-Royce says it is expanding its fuel cell research division in Ohio. Company officials say they will invest $3 million in processing and testing equipment at Stark State College of Technology in North Canton, where Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems established its North American headquarters in 2006.
Russian MS-21 jetliner to use Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney enginesAugust 19th, 2009 MOSCOW - Russia's Irkut aircraft building corporation has picked Britain's Rolls Royce and Canada's Pratt & Whitney to supply engines for its new MS-21 aircraft, the corporation's president said Wednesday. Speaking at the international MAKS air show near Moscow, Oleg Demchenko said: "The best two firms have been chosen.
Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce reports 17 percent rise in 1H profit, confirms guidanceJuly 30th, 2009 Rolls-Royce posts 16.5 pct rise in 1H profitLONDON — Aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce PLC on Thursday reported a 16.5 percent rise in first-half results as delays to the new Airbus A380 and forthcoming Boeing 787 boosted demand for existing widebody airplanes already using the company's products. It also confirmed its guidance for the year.
Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce net soars on currency; underlying earnings up 9 percentJuly 30th, 2009 Rolls-Royce net soars on currency contractsLONDON — Aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce PLC on Thursday reported a five-fold rise in first-half results as it marked up the value of foreign currency hedges on its books. The company's underlying business also improved as delays in the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 increased demand for existing widebody planes using the company's engines.
Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce net soars on currency; underlying earnings up 9 percentJuly 30th, 2009 Rolls-Royce net soars on currency contractsLONDON — Aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce PLC on Thursday reported a six-fold surge in first-half profit to 1.86 billion pounds ($3 billion) as it marked up the value of foreign currency hedges on its books. The company's underlying business also improved, as delays to the new Airbus A380 and forthcoming Boeing 787 boosted demand for existing widebody airplanes already using Rolls-Royce's products.
A look at the 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe AWDJuly 8th, 2009 A look at the 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe AWD2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe AWD
BASE PRICE: $35,900 for base coupe; $36,650 for Journey coupe; $37,000 for Sport coupe; $38,700 for all-wheel drive coupe. AS TESTED: $47,295.
Rolls Royce signs $1.5 billion order to supply engines for Gulf Air's A330sJune 15th, 2009 Rolls Royce gets $1.5B order with Gulf AirLE BOURGET, France — Rolls-Royce PLC said Monday it has signed a $1.5 billion order with Gulf Air to supply engines for the Bahrain-based airline's new Airbus A330 long-haul aircraft. The British aircraft engine manufacturer will supply Trent 700EP engines to power 20 Airbus A330 aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2012, Rolls Royce said in a statement released at the Paris Air Show.
From abroad, in a Rolls Royce, just to vote (Delhi Sidelights)May 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - He had flown in from abroad and made heads turn at a Delhi polling booth with his Rolls Royce. Industrialist B.K.
A look at the 2010 Hyundai Genesis CoupeApril 22nd, 2009 A look at the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
BASE PRICE: $22,000 for base model; $23,250 for base with automatic transmission; $24,250 for Premium with manual; $25,500 for Premium with automatic. AS TESTED: $26,375.
'Baby Rolls' preview in GenevaMarch 4th, 2009 GENEVA - Rolls-Royce is previewing the 200EX concept at the Geneva Motor Show which is widely expected to be the new 'Baby Rolls' production model scheduled for 2010. Teaser images show a more streamlined body than the big Rolls-Royce Phantom with a neat grille, narrow LED headlamps, chromed door handles, a prominent C-pillar and seven-spoke 20-inch wheels.
Amid economic gloom, Rolls-Royce shines with increased 2008 profitFebruary 12th, 2009 LONDON - British engineering and aerospace giant Rolls-Royce Thursday defied widespread economic gloom by reporting a 10 percent rise in underlying pre-tax profits to 880 million pounds ($1.2 billion) for 2008. The civilian and military aero-engine producer said its order books grew to a record 55.5 billion pounds in the reporting period up to the end of December 2008.
Hilton stops traffic in TokyoJanuary 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Socialite heiress Paris Hilton brought traffic to a standstill in Tokyo when she sent her driver to buy a Subway sandwich for her. Thesun.co.uk reports that Hilton is on a business tour to Tokyo.
Delhi electoral rolls to be revised before Lok Sabha pollsJanuary 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Election Commission has ordered a special revision of electoral rolls for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer Satbir Silas Bedi said Thursday. 'The Election Commission has ordered a special revision of electoral rolls with Jan 1, 2009 as the qualifying date in all the 70 assembly constituencies in Delhi.
Air New Zealand makes first biofuel-powered commercial flightDecember 29th, 2008 AUCKLAND - Air New Zealand Tuesday successfully conducted the first biofuel powered commercial aviation test flight. The Boeing 747-400 jumbo jet took off from the Auckland International Airport at 11.30 a.m.
'The Phantom…' sequel to simultaneously premiere in three citiesDecember 28th, 2008 LONDON - A sequel to acclaimed musical 'The Phantom Of The Opera' by Andrew Lloyd Webber is to make a theatrical history by opening in three cities at the same time next year. The musical based on Gaston Leroux's novel opened 22 years ago with Michael Crawford in the title role and since then has been a record hit.
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