Rolls-Royce snaps up Siemens' electric plane business

Madeleine Cuff
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Aerospace giant says move will help it prepare for the 'third era' of aviation

Rolls-Royce, one of the world's largest makers of aircraft engines, has this week announced it has agreed to buy Siemens' eAircraft business, in a major boost for the fledgling electric aviation market....

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