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Quantum Breakthrough: Jet Engine Simulations Cut to Under an Hour

11/27/2025

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Xanadu, Rolls-Royce, and Riverlane cut jet engine airflow simulations to under an hour.
The collaboration began November 25, 2025, using Xanadu's PennyLane software and Riverlane's algorithms.
Prototyping runtimes fell up to 1,000-fold via a hybrid quantum-classical workflow.
Riverlane has secured $120 million in funding, including $85 million in a 2024 Series C.
Xanadu plans to merge with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp., creating an entity with $500 million in capital.

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Story summary

Xanadu, Rolls-Royce, and Riverlane cut jet engine airflow simulations to under an hour.
The collaboration began November 25, 2025, using Xanadu's PennyLane software and Riverlane's algorithms.
Prototyping runtimes fell up to 1,000-fold via a hybrid quantum-classical workflow.
Riverlane has secured $120 million in funding, including $85 million in a 2024 Series C.
Xanadu plans to merge with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp., creating an entity with $500 million in capital.