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Obama calls on Rolls-Royce's Crosspointe plant

Aerospace

Obama calls on Rolls-Royce's Crosspointe plant

Posted 12 March 2012

The President of the United States Barack Obama called in at Rolls-Royce's Crosspointe facility to deliver a speech and meet with company officials and employees.

Above: President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the economy after touring the Rolls-Royce Crosspoint facility in Prince George County, Va., March 9, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

He spoke of boosting innovation in manufacturing at the plant and praised Rolls-Royce for creating new jobs in America and investing in the future.

Rolls-Royce has been active in the United States for over 100 years and now employs nearly 8,000 people across 26 states.

Above: President Barack Obama tours the Rolls-Royce Crosspoint facility in Prince George County, Va., March 9, 2012. President Obama viewed a machine cutting titanium into airplane engine parts used on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. (Official White House photo by Lawrence Jackson)

With major manufacturing facilities in Virginia and Indiana, the company invested over $1bn over the last decade and continues to invest to drive future growth.

Helix appoints Graham Belgum as CEO

Aerospace

Helix appoints Graham Belgum as CEO

23 June 2025

Helix has appointed Graham Belgum as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding co-founder Darren Cairns who will continue in a senior advisory role.

UK Government publishes Industrial Strategy 2025

Aerospace

UK Government publishes Industrial Strategy 2025

23 June 2025

The UK Government’s modern Industrial Strategy has been published today, containing measures to forge a new relationship between business and government, with plans to increase investment and growth in advanced manufacturing.

British Business Bank backs UK’s Industrial Strategy

Aerospace

British Business Bank backs UK’s Industrial Strategy

23 June 2025

Today, the Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade announced that £6.6 billion of new capital is being committed by the UK government’s economic development bank - the British Business Bank - to boost growth, marking a major step change in financing to support smaller businesses to start and scale in the UK.

Lincad provides power for PHASA-35 HAPS UAS

Aerospace

Lincad provides power for PHASA-35 HAPS UAS

20 June 2025

Lincad has secured a contract with BAE Systems’ subsidiary company, Prismatic, to develop high voltage lithium-ion battery packs to power PHASA-35.

IFS appoints Mark Buongiorno as President of Aerospace & Defence

Aerospace Defence

IFS appoints Mark Buongiorno as President of Aerospace & Defence

20 June 2025

IFS has announced the appointment of Mark Buongiorno as President, Aerospace & Defence.

NATS powers up Prestwick with solar energy

Aerospace

NATS powers up Prestwick with solar energy

19 June 2025

Over 1,400 solar panels have been installed on the roof of Prestwick Air Traffic Control Centre, marking a significant milestone in NATS’ aim to be a net zero company by 2035.