Rolls-Royce Looks To Boost Engine Manufacturing in India
AINONLINE by NEELAM MATHEWS March 12, 2014, 1:53 PM Rolls-Royce is looking to expand its engine component manufacturing activities in India, possibly adding new product lines and increasing the size of the facilities at its International Aerospace Manufacturing Pvt Ltd ( IAMPL ) operation in Bangalore, which already makes parts for the Trent 700 turbofan. One option being considered is to begin licensed production of components for the AE 2100D3 military turbofan. IAMPL is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. ( HAL ), and the two partners are considering whether to increase the size of the existing 77,500-sq-ft facility or relocate to a new site in the same Bangalore aerospace park. The company currently ships more than 130 different engine compressor parts to Rolls-Royce’s main aero engines factory in Derby, UK . Meanwhile, Rolls-Royce is to supply the M250- B17F /2 turboprop engine...