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08.12.2011
MTU Aero Engines and Sagem (Safran group) intend to form joint venture
Munich, Germany, December 8, 2011 – MTU Aero Engines and Sagem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a joint venture in the field of the development of safety-critical software and hardware for military and civil aviation applications. Located at the MTU campus in Munich, Germany, the new company is planned to start its operations in 2012. The 50/50 joint venture will gather some 200 engineers, mainly from the current MTU organization. Main products will include safety-critical engine controls for programs such as TP400-D6 for the A400M military transport aircraft, as well as further safety-critical hardware and software solutions such as controls for landing gear, braking, monitoring or information systems.
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18.11.2011
MTU Aero Engines launches a sales office in South Korea
Seoul, South Korea, November 18, 2011 – MTU Aero Engines opened a new sales office in Seoul in South Korea today. The MTU Aero Engines Seoul Representative Office is managed by Kyoo Joo Chae. His main responsibility will be to market the leading German engine manufacturer's high-tech repair procedures. "We are excited to have attracted someone of Kyoo Joo Chae’s background and in-depth know-ledge of the industry to this position. He worked as Head of Engineering for Korean Airlines for many years," commented Dr. Stefan Weingartner, President Commercial Maintenance at MTU.
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17.11.2011
Dubai Air Show a success: MTU picks up orders for more than 240 engines
Dubai, November 17, 2011 – MTU Aero Engines has wrapped up a successful appearance at this year's Dubai Airshow and announced the receipt of a number of orders on the final day of the event. "The value of the deals concluded amounts over 400 million euros in business for us. These new contract wins are again impressive proof that the geared turbofan is successfully establishing itself in the market as the propulsion concept of the future," comments MTU CEO Egon Behle.
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