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GEnx engine: Big, successful, and on a growth trajectory

11.2026 | 3 mins reading time
A fan diameter of nearly three meters, millions of flight hours, and two prominent aircraft types: The GEnx has been in service on long-haul routes for 15 years. One of its key components comes from MTU: the turbine center frame.

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On-site engine repair: MTU in action in Malaysia

10.2026 | 7 mins reading time
On-site service: Teams of MTU Maintenance experts returned 25 engines to service in Malaysia in record time.

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Twenty years of power: The A380 and the GP7000

09.2026 | 4 mins reading time
It’s August 25, 2006, and MTU has a hand in the debut: After a flight time of just over four hours, the A380 with serial number MSN 009 lands safely back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.

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Boeing 787 – into the 21st century with the Dreamliner

09.2026 | 5 mins reading time
With its fuselage made of carbon-fiber composite material rather than aluminum, the Boeing 787 represents a technological leap that took efficiency and passenger comfort to a new level.

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The A220 and the E2: The rise of the small narrowbody aircraft

08.2026 | 5 mins reading time
Ten years ago, the A220 from Canada established a new class of aircraft below the traditional narrowbody jets. Embraer also entered this segment with the E2. Both programs have successfully established themselves in the market.

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Embraer E-Jet E2 – A game changer for regional routes

07.2026 | 5 mins reading time
The desire for a regional jet without middle seats gave rise to a successful family of aircraft: The Embraer E-Jet E2 combines comfort with efficiency.

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A brief guide: Deburring

06.2026 | 3 mins reading time
Art on the edge: In a process that requires technical precision down to tenths of a millimeter, deburring ensures that edges meet specifications exactly—and that components function reliably.

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A brief guide: Drones

06.2026 | 2 mins reading time
Unmanned, versatile, and increasingly autonomous: Drones are becoming more important in many areas—from industry to defense.

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The business jet market is booming

05.2026 | 4 mins reading time
Demand for business jets is high, and the market is trending toward bigger jets with greater range. This is a lucrative niche for MTU, too.

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Geared for more power

04.2026 | 6 mins reading time
All around the world MTU sites provide valuable know-how and experience with the successful GTF engine. In addition to developing and manufacturing high-tech components, MTU offers a comprehensive range of MRO services.

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How MTU experts keep industrial gas turbines operational worldwide

04.2026 | 4 mins reading time
Around the globe, the MTU Field Service ensures that industrial gas turbines operate reliably even under extreme conditions—wherever they are needed.

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Direct air capture: CO₂ from the air as a raw material for SAF

03.2026 | 5 mins reading time
No synthetic fuel without CO₂: With direct air capture, carbon dioxide could be filtered out of the air as a raw material for the production of SAF.

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Consolidated expertise: How MTU is strengthening its global MRO network

03.2026 | 2 mins reading time
Three questions for Jaap Beijer about a strong, efficient MRO network and how that benefits MTU customers around the world.

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MTU Maintenance on course for further success

03.2026 | 4 mins reading time
2025 was an eventful year for MTU Maintenance – and 2026 is set to continue with the next highlights.

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More efficient flight with folding wings

02.2026 | 6 mins reading time
Folding wings have long been used by the military. Now, they are making their debut in passenger aviation to increase efficiency on the ground and in the air.

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