Spotlight: Rolls-Royce, Science Applications Plan Joint Venture

Science Applications International Corp. and Britain’s Rolls-Royce said they plan to form a 50-50 joint venture to provide information technology services to aerospace companies. Rolls-Royce is the world’s second-largest aircraft engine maker after General Electric Co., while San Diego-based SAIC is a closely held provider of information technology. The new company, which will employ 350 and be based in Virginia, will design products to improve efficiency of aerospace manufacturing equipment.