In this episode of That Engineering Chat EDS takeover, Nicole chats to Neil Mantle, the director of manufacturing at Rolls-Royce. Nicole starts by asking the all-important question of whether Neil drives a Rolls-Royce, and she was not impressed with the answer! Neil explains how Rolls-Royce has actually moved away from cars and is now focused on power systems. Neil gives us an overview of his keynote talk about the journey to net-zero, as Rolls-Royce transitions away from fossil fuels. Nicole enquires about electric aircraft once more and Neil shares that they have been flying them already and partners are looking to fly in 2026! Neil also touches on the hardships of the pandemics and how it is now so enjoyable being able to bump into people again and have high-quality conversations. Neil and Nicole finish by speaking about the importance of ensuring that equal opportunities are being provided for people coming into the industry.
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