The company is adamant that a significant shift is not on the agenda, but it is not just investigating US options. "Other locations will also be asked to compete," says R-R. And while it is not prepared to reveal which locations are candidates for R-R facilities in the future, with Asia and in particular China and India emerging as bywords for aviation growth, it seems reasonable to assume that R-R is studying these closely. The company recently extended its relationship with Hindustan Aeronautics, signing an agreement to pursue collaboration on engine component design and manufacture in India. And in China, the company already has a manufacturing joint venture with Xian Aero Engines.