Rolls-Royce gives downtown office market a bounce
The decision by Rolls-Royce Corp. to occupy Eli Lilly and Co.’s Faris office campus downtown headed off what could have been a big spike in the central business district Class A office vacancy rate.
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Rolls-Royce moving 2,500 workers downtown
The British-based company will move the office workers later this year to a downtown Indianapolis office building on South Meridian Street formerly occupied by Eli Lilly and Co.
UPDATE: House votes to kill pricey jet fighter engine
The decision on military budget cuts could have a big impact on the Indianapolis operations of Rolls-Royce Corp., the city’s second-largest manufacturer behind Eli Lilly and Co.
Rolls-Royce wins a pair of military contracts
Indianapolis manufacturer lines up deals with the Navy and Air Force worth a total of $225 million.
Aerospace firm plans to add 159 engineering jobs
Aero Engine Controls plans to invest as much as $8.5 million to expand its operations near Indianapolis International Airport, adding up to 159 jobs over the next two years.
Parking key issue in Rolls-Royce’s possible downtown move
Rolls-Royce Corp.’s decision whether to move about 2,500 office employees to a former Eli Lilly and Co. downtown campus could hinge on three critical factors—parking, incentives and lease terms for the space.
Rolls-Royce scores $49M military contract
Rolls-Royce Corp.’s Indianapolis operation is finishing the year out the way it started—racking up lucrative military deals.
Rolls-Royce, Raytheon win $154M in military contracts
A pair of Indianapolis military contractors scored new government deals worth a combined $154.4 million, the Department of Defense announced late Wednesday.
Rolls-Royce scores more military business
Rolls-Royce Corp. landed more than $100 million in new business this week, winning two contracts to provide support for aircraft engines it makes in Indianapolis for the U.S. Army and Navy.
Whistleblower suit cites Rolls-Royce engine flaws
Rolls-Royce Corp. concealed repeated defects at an aircraft engine plant in Indianapolis and fired a safety official for reporting the problems, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.
$26.8M military deal revs local Rolls-Royce operation
Rolls-Royce Corp.’s Indianapolis operations continue to cash in on military contracts, scoring a $26.8 million deal to provide 12 spare engines for the Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft.
Rolls-Royce lands $20M maintenance contract
Rolls-Royce Corp.’s local operation won a $20.3 million contract extension to provide maintenance services for the helicopter engines it makes for the U.S. military, the Department of Defense said Monday.
Rolls-Royce eyeing former Lilly campus downtown
If the manufacturer and drugmaker can come to an agreement, Rolls-Royce would lease the space formerly occupied by Eli Lilly and Co. and relocate some of its 2,500 employees to the downtown campus on South Meridian Street. Discussions are expected to last several months.
Female engineers appeal discrimination ruling
Two female engineers who pursued a gender-discrimination case against Rolls-Royce Corp. for the past four years intend to appeal a judge's decision in the company's favor.
Rolls-Royce scores $19.2M helicopter contract
The local operations of the British aerospace firm has won an Army contract to build 40 more engines for the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter.
Senate panel refuses to fund GE engine made by Rolls-Royce
The decision holds potential bad news for Indianapolis engine maker Rolls-Royce, which produces the engines. Rolls-Royce is the region’s second-largest manufacturer, behind Eli Lilly and Co., with about 4,300 local employees.
Rolls-Royce snags $70M contract to service Canadian fleet
British firm’s Indianapolis manufacturing facility will provide engine management and repair services, as well as logistics
and on-site technical support for Canadian military transport aircraft.
Rolls-Royce opens plant making part for Joint Strike Fighter
The new "focused factory" in Plainfield will produce lift fans for the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. The fan allows
one version of the aircraft to make helicopter-like landings.
Rolls-Royce snags $7.5 million military contract
Engineers at Rolls-Royce Corp.’s Indianapolis manufacturing facility will work for the next year to design, develop
and test an upgrade for a digital engine control the company is making for the U.S. Army’s OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter.
Northstar Aerospace closing Anderson plant
The Anderson plant, which opened in 2006 and makes aircraft parts, has about 40 employees.