Rolls-Royce to build engine factory in Virginia

Rolls-Royce to build engine factory in Virginia Rolls-Royce said last week it plans to build a plant in Prince George County, about 25 miles south of Richmond, Va., where it will assemble and test jet engines.
   Initially, the company will invest $100 million to establish a facility for the RB282 engine corporate and regional jets.
   Over time, the company has options to invest up to $500 million to support future manufacturing. The factory may be used to make components for the F136 engine for the Joint Strike Fighter and could eventually employ 500, Rolls-Royce said.