MTU Aero Engines

After a challenging start, France, Germany and Spain’s Future Combat Air System is progressing toward demonstrator flights.

MTU and Safran have formed the European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance to produce a powerplant for the EU Next-Generation Rotorcraft Technologies project.

Sustainable aviation fuel cuts contrails; MTU progresses fuel cells; medical evacuation drone; and vertical-takeoff-and-landing cargo drone in the UAE.

The tests of an advanced compressor rig design will mark the completion of two related propulsion technology efforts aimed at next-generation geared turbofans.

MTU Aero Engines continues to roll out new protocols to reduce Pratt & Whitney PW1000G overhaul turnaround times (TAT) .

OEMs are designing turbine blades to be more resilient in harsh environments and at high temperatures.

German MRO saw a record number of shop visits across its network in 2023.

MRO providers argue that OEMs should expand access to repairs to help solve engine repair bottlenecks.

MTU Aero Engines continues to seek financial compensation from its partner Pratt & Whitney after GTF-related costs led to the German company's first ever loss.

Safran’s Helicopter Engines business is working with Germany’s MTU Aero Engines to secure EDF support for an R&T program focused on rotorcraft propulsion.

Two-thirds of Europe’s Clean Aviation research projects are focused on more sustainable advanced propulsion technologies for service entry in the mid-2030s.

MTU's three-year Herops project under Europe’s Clean Aviation research program aims to demonstrate a 1.2-megawatt propulsion system.

Could the opening to Saudi Eurofighter sales also pave the way for an A400M deal?

The upcoming round of inspections will see a peak of 650 A320neos on the ground.

With cost pressures rising due to multiple factors, MRO providers in Europe find ways to cope with inflation.

Pratt & Whitney has been working for months to figure out how to schedule needed PW1100G repairs. The fleet management plan is painful for everyone involved.

The company wants to find ways to reduce the time needed for inspections and potential repairs, according to CEO Lars Wagner.

MRO revenue drivers included the PW1100G-JM and the V2500 engine programs.

CFM opens up on RISE testing while Pratt & Whitney explores a sustainable GTF growth path through an MTU-led Clean Aviation Switch research initiative.

Already chasing a step-change in fuel-burn reduction of between 20-25%, engine-makers face the additional challenge of developing adaptable propulsion systems.

Strengthening demand in the Asia-Pacific region and China in particular has MTU scrambling to add capacity to meet customers’ engine shop visit needs.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Safran and MTU will form a 50-50 joint venture to develop an engine for a next-generation European military transport helicopter.

The test cell will be located at the company’s Jinwan operation, which is expected to start operations from 2025.

A large number of Airbus A320neos, A220s and Embraer E2 aircraft are parked as Pratt & Whitney struggles with retrofits and engine supply.