Annual report 2008

MTU has been an active player in every era of powered flight. Supreme examples have been such renowned engines as the BMW 132, which carried the legendary Tante Ju aloft, and the BMW 003 of He 162 “Volksjäger” fame. Recent examples of engineering prowess are the EJ200 Eurofighter engine and the GP7000 powering the Airbus A380 mega-jumbo.

Together with its partners, the German company has always worked on new engine concepts and helped to advance the aviation industry. The engine of the future, the geared turbofan developed by Pratt & Whitney, would not be feasible without the key technologies provided by MTU. Its most fuel efficient version is expected to enter service by around 2034.