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Engineering giant Rolls-Royce is investing a further GBP11.6 million for new facilities and equipment at its factory in Patchway near Bristol.

The money will support the RB282 civil engine development and test programme and is in addition to the GBP75m redevelopment of the site's engine and component factories.

The new investment will fund the conversion of three existing test beds, new tooling, and the design and supply of special project test equipment.

The RB282 family is being designed to power the next generation of corporate jets, regional airliners and single-aisle aircraft.

The engine test programme will run ...

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