Aviation

Firefighting aircraft and helicopters: The flying fire brigade

08.2020 | Increasing drought drives up the risk of forest fires. Aircraft and helicopters can help battle the fires quickly and effectively from above, adopting different models depending on the geography of the area. An overview.

Bird strike avoidance strategies

07.2020 | Bird strikes have the potential to deform aircraft parts and engines. Bird controllers, falconers and the use of computer models in developing components can prevent or limit this damage.

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.

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.

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.

MTU opens new high-tech test center for engine parts

02.2020 | MTU Aero Engines has built a new test center for engine parts at its Munich site, investing more than 25 million euros in the facility and state-of-the-art test equipment—including a multifunctional rotation test stand that opens up new testing opportunities.

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.

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. The CSC in Ludwigsfelde is in charge of repairs.

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Forty years MTU Maintenance

40 Years

11.2019 | MTU Maintenance employees share memorable moments and opportunities for the future.

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.

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.

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Forty years MTU Maintenance

MTU Maintenance was founded 40 years ago

09.2019 | Forty years ago, construction of MTU Maintenance’s first‑ever shop began in the immediate vicinity of Hannover‑Langenhagen Airport. We take a trip back in time to the company’s early years when the first shop visit was still a real novelty.

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.

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50 years of innovation at MTU

Additive manufacturing: Printing a component, layer by layer

06.2019 | MTU is a pioneer in the use of additive manufacturing in the aviation industry: in the future, the process will also produce more complex components.

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.

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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.

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.

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50 years of innovation at MTU

Geared Turbofan: How the engine of the future was developed

05.2019 | The partners Pratt & Whitney, Fiat Avio and MTU began researching geared turbofan technology in the 1990s with the help of a demonstrator. Today, the innovative engine sets the industry standard.

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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.

“We guarantee the best solution for customers”

04.2019 | Martin Friis-Petersen, Senior Vice President MRO Programs at MTU Aero Engines, on why customers need MTU Mainte-nance’s new customized MRO solutions.

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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.

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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.

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.

South Korea’s number two: Asiana flies high on growth trajectory

03.2019 | Asiana Airlines has emerged as a strong competitor to South Korea’s flag carrier Korean Air. Alongside its thriving domestic network, Asiana serves various international destinations. New widebody deliveries are set to modernize its fleet by 2025.

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.

Electric aircraft: first hybrid, then fully electric?

11.2018 | Electric and hybrid propulsion systems are set to revolutionize aviation. But for now, conventional engines remain indispensable.

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.

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.

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.

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—all very different, as employees from MTU explain.

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.

Turnkey MRO for Cayman Airways

03.2018 | How a creative response helped Cayman Airways get back in the air - fast.

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.

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.

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?

A global MRO network for the PW1000G series of Geared Turbofan™ engines

01.2018 | To offer customers high quality, efficient and innovative repairs on their PW1000G engines, Pratt & Whitney, MTU Aero Engines and other partners are setting up a global network for aftermarket services.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

Why efficiency is key to BA CityFlyer

10.2017 | BA CityFlyer on the peculiarities of London City Airport, competing in the regional market and efficiently maintaining their CF34 engines. How the regional airline has earned its place in the premium category and keeps its customers satisfied.

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.

The magic of supersonic flight

08.2017 | Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Technology, Inc., talks about building a supersonic jet, flying at Mach 2.2 and the budget allocated to a start-up.

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.

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.

“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.

How an engine is maintained

05.2017 | Having been on the market for almost 30 years, the V2500 engine family has an especially rich maintenance history. Approximately every 15,000 to 30,000 flight hours, the engine is thoroughly overhauled; the extent of repair depends on the engine’s age.

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.

Optimized engine maintenance

05.2017 | Aircraft engines are significant investment assets, which is why billions of dollars are spent across the globe to assure their maintenance.

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.

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.

Helicopter or dog sled

11.2016 | Air Greenland, the world’s northernmost airline, connects Greenland to the world and supplies remote Arctic villages.

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.

T408 released for production

11.2016 | Green light for production to begin on CH-53K helicopter engine

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.

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.

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.

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.

Boeing and MTU

05.2016 | Milestones for two successful companies

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.

MTU delivers first GE9X TCF for the Boeing 777X

05.2016 | MTU delivers first GE9X turbine center frame.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Business award for MTU joint venture

03.2016 | AES joint venture wins Franco-German Business Award.

Blackbird turns 50

11.2015 | The legendary Lockheed SR-71 still holds world record

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.

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.

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.

Widebody cargo aircraft

11.2015 | The workhorses of the skies

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aviation

How climate-friendly flight routes make air travel greener

King Stallion flexes its muscles over the Atlantic

On-site services: keeping customers flying

Firefighting aircraft and helicopters: The flying fire brigade

Bird strike avoidance strategies

Resumption of flight operations

Mitigating wake turbulence to increase airport capacity

The JetBlue effect: panache without the price tag

MTU opens new high-tech test center for engine parts

Dreamliner to a dream destination: Tahiti in the South Pacific

The PW200: reporting for duty in police helicopter squadrons

40 Years

Engine MRO past and present at MTU Maintenance

MTU’s on‑site services are a winning formula in the Chinese domestic air travel market

MTU Maintenance was founded 40 years ago

News roundup from the Paris Air Show

Additive manu­facturing: Printing a compo­nent, layer by layer

New long-haul business jets give the market new momentum

Thrust for the future

Blisk devel­op­ment: How blade and disk became one

Geared Turbo­fan: How the engine of the future was developed

Low-pressure turbines: The path to world-class manu­facturer

“We guarantee the best solution for customers”

RB199 devel­opment: the engine that started it all

50 years of innovation

1969 – A year for the aviation history books

South Korea’s number two: Asiana flies high on growth trajectory

Tailored engine solutions for the Middle East

Electric aircraft: first hybrid, then fully electric?

20 years of MTU Maintenance Canada

Widerøe brings Norway together, now with new E2 jets

MTU is a power for the world

MTU’s Franco-German partnerships

Slow but efficient: airships for new markets

Turnkey MRO for Cayman Airways

High-tech in Asia: Aviation flies high on the wings of digitali­zation

Aviation expertise in Poland

Aero engine leasing on the rise

A global MRO network for the PW1000G series of Geared Turbofan™ engines

Engine accessories: starters, pumps, sensors, valves

The GE9X: Huge and economical

GEnx facts and figures at a glance

Successful collaboration on the CH-53G

Tried-and-tested engines

Why efficiency is key to BA CityFlyer

How to minimize the pain of lease transitions

The magic of supersonic flight

T408: Powerplant for the Sikorsky CH-53K

Shaping decisions on next generation developments

“Sweet spot” for every aircraft

How an engine is maintained

Aeroméxico on the path to modernization

Optimized engine maintenance

The A320 family in numbers

Better flight connections

Helicopter or dog sled

Saving fuel is in

T408 released for production

In the field with the Tyrol Air Ambulance

How aircraft are painted

E2 jet out of the hangar

End-of-life asset management: Engine utilization

Boeing and MTU

LATAM—All of Latin America under one roof

MTU delivers first GE9X TCF for the Boeing 777X

PW1100G-JM enters production

Building on traditional values to create a new future

Compact outside, huge inside – a first flight on the C Series

Aviation legend who flew the flag for MTU

Business award for MTU joint venture

Blackbird turns 50

The GP7000 engine for the A380

The triumph of the widebody

Research summit

Widebody cargo aircraft

The final flight of the MD-11

Leasing on the rise

MTU: Success in Japan

Compressors and turbines are an engine’s heart and muscle

Additive manufacturing: Printing a component, layer by layer

Blisk development: How blade and disk became one

Geared Turbofan: How the engine of the future was developed

Low-pressure turbines: The path to world-class manufacturer

RB199 development: the engine that started it all

High-tech in Asia: Aviation flies high on the wings of digitalization