MTU Aero Engines 90 years of engine excellence

12.2024 | mins reading time
MTU’s 90-year history reflects recent German history—from aero engine manufacturing to reconstruction with a clear transatlantic focus to a globally valued industrial partner and provider of comprehensive services. Read More

Blended wing body: The future of passenger aircraft?

11.2024 | 6 mins reading time
With a blended wing body, the aerodynamically shaped aircraft body generates lift. This design should be able to reduce fuel consumption by up to 50 percent. But it poses major challenges, especially for use as a passenger aircraft. Read More

Behind the scenes at the airport: The apron controller

08.2024 | 4 mins reading time
With its parking areas for aircraft, the apron is the most important area at the airport. To ensure that the prized gate positions are used efficiently, airports employ dedicated controllers to guide the aircraft on the ground to their parking space and back to the runway. Read More

A brief guide: How the Flying Fuel Cell™ works

11.2024 | 3 mins reading time
The Flying Fuel Cell reduces climate impact by up to 95 percent. Since it emits no CO2, no NOx, and no particulates, the FFC is virtually emissions-free. What’s more, the entire propulsion system is much quieter. Read More

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AEROREPORT reports on high technology and excellent service “made by MTU” as well as on general aviation topics.

AEROREPORT is the online magazine of MTU Aero Engines, Germany’s leading engine manufacturer. Flying and the technology that makes it possible are fascinating and bring up a broad range of issues: more than a hundred years of history and many questions about the future of aviation in the face of climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity.