LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Rolls-Royce Grp (RR.LN), an engineering company, with it subsidury, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies, Inc., announced Monday it has signed a deal with the U.S. Air Force to proceed with Phase II development of its Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology (ADVENT) demonstrator program.
MAIN FACTS:
-Next steps for this key U.S.AF technology program will include the integration of a variety of advanced technologies, component testing and development of a technology demonstrator core and engine.
-This authorization to proceed follows successful completion earlier this year of a series of tests and analysis on a technology demonstrator core and adaptive engine.
-Designed to provide significant improvement in average fuel consumption, this core and engine will be available for future U.S. military aerospace platforms, including medium or large unmanned air systems.
-By London Bureau, Dow Jones Newswires; Contact Ian Walker; +44 (0)20 7842 9296; ian.walker@dowjones.com