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Innovation

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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People

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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Aviation

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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Innovation

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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More than just thrust – how engines control hydraulics

01.2026 | 2 mins reading time
Engines don’t just provide thrust; they also power the hydraulic systems. These move the rudder, landing gear, and flaps—and ensure control in an emergency.

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More than just thrust – how engines provide electricity

01.2026 | 2 mins reading time
Whether radar, cockpit, or galley—an aircraft needs a lot of electricity. The engine-driven generators help ensure that everything works.

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More than just thrust – how engines ensure cabin comfort

01.2026 | 3 mins reading time
Engines don’t just provide thrust. Their bleed air plays a key role in cabin pressurization, air conditioning, and deicing.

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More than just thrust – how engines brake

01.2026 | 3 mins reading time
Engines don’t just provide thrust. Reverse thrust generates additional braking force and ensures that aircraft can soon be ready for their next takeoff.

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Aviation

CF6-80C2: the widebody classic turns forty

01.2026 | mins reading time
The CF6‑80C2 has been one of the most widely used widebody engines since 1985 and is applied worldwide primarily in cargo operations.

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Innovation

A step into the depths: MTU goes geothermal

12.2025 | 4 mins reading time
A project that combines the art of engineering with a pioneering spirit of sustainability: From now on, MTU will provide heat at its Munich site using deep geothermal energy.

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People

MTU partner Bundeswehr celebrates its 70th anniversary

12.2025 | 6 mins reading time
The first soldiers in Germany’s Federal Armed Forces were sworn in on November 12, 1955. MTU and its predecessor companies have been close partners of the German Air Force almost since day one.

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Airbus A320 – a medium-haul bestseller for almost 40 years

11.2025 | 7 mins reading time
With revolutionary technology, global success, and over 11,000 jets delivered, the Airbus A320 has shaped air traffic for decades—and now sets new standards as the A320neo.

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Airbus A319 – a small aircraft for a wide range of tasks

11.2025 | 7 mins reading time
The small Airbus A319 successfully rounds off the lower end of the A320 family and has proven itself at demanding airports.

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Aviation

Air rescue 24/7: How Germany’s ADAC keeps its fleet ready

10.2025 | 5 mins reading time
ADAC Heliservice boasts specialist expertise for equipping and maintaining rescue helicopters. There’s MTU know-how on board, too.

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Boeing 747: Queen of the Skies

10.2025 | 5 mins reading time
The Boeing 747 was a milestone in aviation history, and it changed the way we fly. Although the era of the jumbo jet is over, its legend lives on.

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