Allison Engine Company

Allison Engine Company
Company typeDivision
IndustryAerospace
FounderJames Allison
FateAcquired by Rolls-Royce plc in 1995, becoming Rolls-Royce North America
SuccessorRolls-Royce North America
Headquarters,
ParentGeneral Motors
(1929–1995)

The Allison Engine Company was an American aircraft engine manufacturer. Shortly after the death of James Allison in 1929 the company was purchased by the Fisher brothers. Fisher sold the company to General Motors, which owned it for most of its history. It was acquired by Rolls-Royce plc in 1995 to become the US subsidiary, Rolls-Royce North America.


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