On-site services: keeping customers flying 10.2020 | Many air cargo operators are system relevant and currently flying at 100 percent capacity. To keep them and their engines in the air, MTU Maintenance carries out a wide range of on-site services. Read More ...
Bird strike avoidance strategies 07.2020 | When aircraft are taking off or landing, they find themselves sharing the airspace with birds, their natural predecessors. If they collide, the consequences can be disastrous—and not just for the birds. Various strategies help in preventing “bird strikes” or in minimizing the damage. Read More ...
Resumption of flight operations 07.2020 | Resuming flight operations causes a lot of work—most of which is needed to keep the engines in shape. Read More ...
Mitigating wake turbulence to increase airport capacity 06.2020 | At the Vienna airport, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is piloting a project on mitigating hazardous wake turbulence by placing vertical plates at the end of the runway. Read More ...
The JetBlue effect: panache without the price tag 03.2020 | Low-cost airline JetBlue Airways cuts costs and maintains luxury for customers. Soon it will be adding transatlantic flights to its repertoire. Read More ...
MTU opens new high-tech test center for engine parts 02.2020 | MTU Aero Engines has built a state-of-the-art test center for engine parts at its Munich site, where a multifunctional rotation test stand opens up new testing opportunities. Read More ...
Dreamliner to a dream destination: Tahiti in the South Pacific 01.2020 | Without air connections, life in French Polynesia would be unthinkable for tourists and locals alike. Local airline Air Tahiti Nui has opted for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the perfect aircraft for long-haul flights in the South Pacific. Read More ...
The PW200: reporting for duty in police helicopter squadrons 12.2019 | The PW200 provides the power for the H135/EC135 police helicopters in Bavaria and Lower Saxony. Thanks to the Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe, the task forces have a reliable repair partner at their side. Read More ...
AEROREPORT series: Forty years MTU Maintenance 40 Years 11.2019 | MTU Maintenance employees share memorable moments and opportunities for the future. Read More ...
AEROREPORT series: Forty years MTU Maintenance Engine MRO past and present at MTU Maintenance 10.2019 | MTU Maintenance’s commercial engine business has seen rapid development over the last 40 years. Read More ...
MTU’s on‑site services are a winning formula in the Chinese domestic air travel market 09.2019 | China’s domestic air traffic is starting to take off. Regional airlines like China Express benefit from MTU’s on‑site services. Read More ...
AEROREPORT series: Forty years MTU Maintenance MTU Maintenance was founded 40 years ago 09.2019 | In 1979, construction of MTU Maintenance’s first#8209;ever shop began in the immediate vicinity of Hannover#8209;Langenhagen Airport. Read More ...
News roundup from the Paris Air Show 07.2019 | Air Tahiti Nui’s Dreamliner brought South Sea flair to Paris. The economical widebody aircraft also represented a trend reversal: at this trade fair, the focus on sustainability in aviation was stronger than ever. Read More ...
AEROREPORT series: 50 years of innovation at MTU Additive manufacturing: Printing a component, layer by layer 06.2019 | With its use of additive manufacturing, MTU has become one of the first engine manufacturers to have implemented a process that manufactures lighter components using selective laser melting. It will also be used in the future to produce more complex components. Read More ...
New long-haul business jets give the market new momentum 06.2019 | Finally, there is light at the end of the tunnel for the business aviation market. Gulfstream’s new G500 and G600 models are driving demand. Read More ...
AEROREPORT series: 50 years of innovation at MTU Thrust for the future 06.2019 | To meet the extremely ambitious requirements of the future, MTU is already working on revolutionary engines. It’s all about emissions-free flight. Read More ...
AEROREPORT series: 50 years of innovation at MTU Blisk development: How blade and disk became one 05.2019 | The space-saving and lighter blisks make engines more compact and more economical: their success story begins in the Eurofighter EJ200 engine. Read More ...
AEROREPORT series: 50 years of innovation at MTU Geared Turbofan: How the engine of the future was developed 05.2019 | Research began on the geared turbofan concept in the 1990s. Today, the technology greatly reduces fuel consumption, emissions and noise, setting new standards. Read More ...
AEROREPORT series: 50 years of innovation at MTU Low-pressure turbines: The path to world-class manufacturer 04.2019 | Today, MTU low-pressure turbines have a huge range of applications: in bizjets, transport helicopters, and medium- and long-haul aircraft. The path to becoming a world-class manufacturer of low-pressure turbines began 45 years ago with an exhaust casing. Read More ...
“We guarantee the best solution for customers” 04.2019 | MTU Maintenance has just revealed its new product portfolio. AEROREPORT talks to Martin Friis-Petersen, Senior Vice President MRO Programs at MTU Aero Engines, about skepticism, surprise and the secret MTU sauce behind the launch. Read More ...
AEROREPORT series: 50 years of innovation at MTU RB199 development: the engine that started it all 03.2019 | MTU had several challenges to overcome to get the RB199 performing as it should. In the process, the company built up an invaluable store of fundamental knowledge. Read More ...
AEROREPORT series: 50 years of innovation at MTU 50 years of innovation 03.2019 | For 50 years, MTU has been providing innovative solutions for the growing requirements of the aviation industry. This will continue in the future with the engine technologies of tomorrow. Read More ...
1969 – A year for the aviation history books 03.2019 | From the foundation of MTU München to the breaking of the sound barrier—the year 1969 had a lot to offer in the history of aviation. Read More ...
South Korea’s number two: Asiana flies high on growth trajectory 03.2019 | With its 83 aircraft, Asiana is relatively small compared to some other East Asian carriers, but that doesn’t stop it enjoying an excellent reputation in the industry. Read More ...
Tailored engine solutions for the Middle East 02.2019 | The Middle East is an ambitious and challenging region in the aviation industry. More than 20 airline customers draw on engine expert MTU. Their MRO solutions include engine trend monitoring, high-tech repairs and leasing support to airlines and lessors. Read More ...
Electric aircraft: first hybrid, then fully electric? 11.2018 | Electric propulsion is set to revolutionize aviation. And in the long run it will—with particularly good prospects for hybrid aircraft. But for now, getting large passenger aircraft off the ground will continue to be a job for gas turbines. Read More ...
20 years of MTU Maintenance Canada 10.2018 | Over the past two decades, MTU Maintenance Canada—a wholly owned subsidiary of MTU Aero Engines—has overhauled more than 1,100 engines in its shop. Read More ...
Widerøe brings Norway together, now with new E2 jets 08.2018 | Norway is the longest country in Europe. Regional airline Widerøe is crucial to keeping the country connected. Its fleet now features new E2 jets. Read More ...
MTU is a power for the world 06.2018 | With 14 locations worldwide and some 10,000 employees from 50 countries, MTU serves its customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Read More ...
MTU’s Franco-German partnerships 04.2018 | Germany and France share close ties in the aviation industry. As Germany’s leading engine manufacturer, MTU has several long-standing partnerships with French companies. Read More ...
Slow but efficient: airships for new markets 04.2018 | There have been many ambitious airship plans and announcements. To date, however, very few of them have matured past the idea stage. Recent projects could change this: they are targeting the right market niches. Read More ...
Turnkey MRO for Cayman Airways 03.2018 | From an unexpected in-flight shutdown to a flexible MRO and lease solution: How MTU Maintenance's creative response helped Cayman Airways return to the blue Caribbean skies - quickly and safely. Read More ...
High-tech in Asia: Aviation flies high on the wings of digitalization 02.2018 | Leading the race: Driven by rapid passenger growth, investment in development, production and MRO from the West, plus the innovative capacity of Asian businesses, the aviation market in Asia is booming. Read More ...
Aviation expertise in Poland 01.2018 | The MTU site in Poland is growing. And starting in 2020, joint venture partners MTU Aero Engines and Lufthansa Technik will be maintaining Geared Turbofan™ engines in Poland. Read More ...
Aero engine leasing on the rise 01.2018 | The aero engine leasing market is growing and changing – and MTU Maintenance Lease Services B.V. with it. What’s next for the fast-moving company? Read More ...
A global MRO network for the PW1000G series of Geared Turbofan™ engines 01.2018 | Pratt & Whitney, MTU Aero Engines and other partners are setting up a global network for PW1000G engine maintenance. Read More ...
Engine accessories: starters, pumps, sensors, valves 11.2017 | Engines come with hundreds of different accessories – making it all the more complex and demanding a task to maintain them quickly and reliably. MTU Maintenance Canada has combined these skills in its Accessory Repair Centre of Excellence. Read More ...
The GE9X: Huge and economical 11.2017 | The GE9X for the Boeing 777X is nearly ready for its first flight. MTU is responsible for the development and production of its turbine center frame (TCF). GE plans to launch the flight test campaign before the end of 2017. Read More ...
GEnx facts and figures at a glance 11.2017 | The GEnx engine powers the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Boeing 747. MTU is responsible for the development, production, assembly and maintenance of the turbine center frame (TCF). Read More ...
Successful collaboration on the CH-53G 11.2017 | For 45 years now, the German Armed Forces have been operating the Sikorsky CH-53G transport helicopter. MTU Aero Engines has provided maintenance support for its T64 engines from day one. Read More ...
Tried-and-tested engines 11.2017 | MTU Aero Engines has test cells of all sizes—for everything from components to complete production engines—all essential to its engine production and maintenance activities. Read More ...
Why efficiency is key to BA CityFlyer 10.2017 | UK-based regional airline BA CityFlyer on the joys and challenges of operations at London City Airport, customer satisfaction and engine maintenance. Read More ...
How to minimize the pain of lease transitions 10.2017 | Portable maintenance can significantly reduce the risks, costs and complexities of lease transitions for both lessors and lessees. Engaging engine experts as partners can speed up and smoothen the redelivery process, resulting in a win-win all round. Read More ...
The magic of supersonic flight 08.2017 | Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Denver-based Boom Technology, Inc., discusses his ambitious project to bring the first supersonic passenger airliner to market since the Concorde. The 55-seat jet is expected to enter into service in 2023. Read More ...
T408: Powerplant for the Sikorsky CH-53K 08.2017 | At the International Helicopter Forum in Bückeburg, Germany, MTU showcased the technology behind the T408 engine powering Sikorsky’s CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. Read More ...
Shaping decisions on next generation developments 06.2017 | Andrew Gollan, analyst aerospace and defense with Berenberg Bank, about the middle of the market and success factors in the aerospace industry. Read More ...
“Sweet spot” for every aircraft 06.2017 | David H Perry (JP Morgan) explains why the C Series and E2 are the most economical aircraft in the 100 to 130 seat category. Read More ...
How an engine is maintained 05.2017 | Approximately every 15,000 to 30,000 flight hours, the engine is thoroughly overhauled; the extent of repair depends on the engine’s age. Read More ...
Aeroméxico on the path to modernization 05.2017 | Aeroméxico is the leading airline in Latin America’s second most prosperous economy. The full-service carrier has joined forces with Delta Air Lines to create a groundbreaking, cross-border joint venture, and is set to further increase its performance in the future. Read More ...
Optimized engine maintenance 05.2017 | Aircraft engines are significant investment assets and billions of dollars are spent on their maintenance. Technologically, they have no age limit, but each generation and application requires and is given the optimum level of service in terms of cost efficiency. Read More ...
The A320 family in numbers 03.2017 | The A320 family is the best-selling single-aisle aircraft program. Thirty years ago, on February 22, 1987, the A320 took off for its maiden flight. Read More ...
Better flight connections 11.2016 | Dealing with the increase in air traffic between urban centers calls for new aircraft, more efficient airports, and big data applications. Read More ...
Helicopter or dog sled 11.2016 | Air Greenland, the world’s northernmost airline, connects Greenland to the world and supplies remote Arctic villages. Read More ...
Saving fuel is in 11.2016 | Aviation can already point to huge progress in its environmental performance. Over the past 50 years, CO2 emissions have been reduced by 70 percent per passenger kilometer. However, because the transport sector continues to grow, there are numerous initiatives designed to make the increasing aviation traffic more environmentally friendly. Read More ...
T408 released for production 11.2016 | Green light for production to begin on CH-53K helicopter engine Read More ...
In the field with the Tyrol Air Ambulance 11.2016 | Each year, the professionals of Tyrol Air Ambulance service fly more than 3,000 patients back home using up to six specially equipped aircraft—a logistical, aeronautical and technical feat that draws on 40 years of experience. Read More ...
How aircraft are painted 11.2016 | Paint is important—and not just for the external appearance of an aircraft. Paintwork has many functions, which include protecting aircraft against corrosion and lengthening their service lives. In the future, it will even improve environmental performance. Read More ...
E2 jet out of the hangar 05.2016 | The Embraer E2 family is ushering in a new generation of E-Jets, and the PurePower PW1900G engines are not the only new feature. Entry into service is planned for 2018. Read More ...
End-of-life asset management: Engine utilization 05.2016 | Unlike aircraft, when an engine comes to the end of its service life, it doesn’t necessarily have to be scrapped. What happens to the engine depends on the airline or leasing company’s specific requirements. Read More ...
LATAM—All of Latin America under one roof 05.2016 | Following the merger of LAN and TAM, both longstanding MTU customers, two of the oldest flag carrier airlines on the South American subcontinent are to be rebranded as LATAM Airlines. The new airline group is one of the ten largest in the world, with a roughly 30-percent share of domestic routes within Latin America and international flights to and from the region. Read More ...
MTU delivers first GE9X TCF for the Boeing 777X 05.2016 | MTU delivers first GE9X turbine center frame. Read More ...
PW1100G-JM enters production 05.2016 | In fall of 2016, MTU Aero Engines assembled the first PurePower® PW1100G-JM production engine at the Munich location and delivered it to Airbus. Read More ...
Building on traditional values to create a new future 04.2016 | This motto was chosen by MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg to mark the year in which the company celebrates its 25th anniversary. Since 1991, this MTU location on Berlin’s doorstep has grown from strength to strength, and is now not only a poster child for the regional economy but also a force to be reckoned with internationally. Read More ...
Compact outside, huge inside – a first flight on the C Series 04.2016 | Bombardier’s C Series with PW1500G PurePower engines is due to enter commercial service with Swiss – AEROREPORT already experienced a flight. Read More ...
Aviation legend who flew the flag for MTU 03.2016 | Record-breaking “Blackbird” pilot Robert L. “Silver Fox” Stephens helped make the German engine manufacturer’s name in the U.S. commercial aviation industry. Read More ...
Business award for MTU joint venture 03.2016 | AES joint venture wins Franco-German Business Award. Read More ...
The GP7000 engine for the A380 11.2015 | For 10 years, the A380’s GP7000 engine has been an on-going success story. To ensure that it continues, engineers are constantly working to optimize the tried-and-tested engine. Read More ...
The triumph of the widebody 11.2015 | As passenger volumes and the number of long-haul flights increase, economical flying becomes ever more important. Widebodies provide the necessary efficiency. Read More ...
Research summit 11.2015 | Rare aircraft are on a scientific mission in Iceland. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, they are carrying out research missions for various academic disciplines. Read More ...
The final flight of the MD-11 05.2015 | The farewell flight of the MD-11 in service marked the end of an era for the large trijet passenger aircraft. In the1990s, it was ahead of its time as the first commercial jet with winglets. Read More ...
Long-haul climber 05.2015 | June 6, 2005 marked the first day of trading for MTU Aero Engines shares; since then, their value has more than quadrupled. Patience pays off in the long-term engine business. Read More ...
Leasing on the rise 05.2015 | One in three aircraft is leased. And leasing is on the rise for engines too. Airlines much prefer to focus on their core business than get bogged down in fleet management: Insights into a market that is attracting a growing number of investors. Read More ...
MTU: Success in Japan 05.2015 | The aviation market in the world’s third-largest economy is opening up: The most recent contract extension cooperation with Solaseed Air is one of several successful partnerships for MTU Maintenance in Japan. Read More ...
Compressors and turbines are an engine’s heart and muscle 05.2015 | The compressor is the heart of the engine, and every jet engine’s performance depends on it. Engines also require efficient turbines. Read More ...
Wind of change in the market for short- and medium-haul jets 05.2015 | The market for short- and medium-haul jets is undergoing a change. These workhorses are the core business for airlines and aircraft manufacturers. Read More ...
A model for successful collaboration with the Bundeswehr 11.2014 | For more than ten years now, MTU Aero Engines and the German Air Force have been maintaining engines together in MTU’s shops. The cooperation strengthens the ties and leverages resources to best effect. The concept has turned out a win-win relationship. Read More ...
Brazilian high-flyer 05.2014 | GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes is the world’s fourth-largest low-cost airline, with over 40 million passengers carried annually. The success story began in 2001 when the airline started operations with six Boeing 737s. Read More ...
From airmail carrier to global player 11.2013 | US Airways began operations back in 1939 as an airmail carrier. The company quickly grew, changing its name several times along the way as a result of various buyouts and mergers. One thing that has remained unchanged over the last 20 years is the trust that US Airways places in the expertise of MTU Maintenance. Read More ...
The pioneer of no-frills air travel 05.2013 | Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic passenger airline in the U.S. and has been turning a profit for the past 40 years. The carrier operates a fleet of close to 700 all-Boeing 737 aircraft, the older versions of which are now being phased out. Thanks to MTU Maintenance, the airline’s CFM56-3 engines can continue to operate highly efficiently for years to come. Read More ...
Flying freighters for truly oversized luggage 07.19 | Where does the oversize luggage go? The Antonov 225, the Airbus Beluga XL and Boeing’s Super Guppy can transport even spaceplanes and aircraft wings. Read More ...
