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GP7000: Powering the Airbus A380

The GP7000 engine is developed, produced, and distributed through the Engine Alliance—a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney—and is used in the long-haul sector. It powers the Airbus A380, which is currently the world’s largest passenger aircraft. This engine combines the strengths of two of the most successful widebody engine programs in aviation history: the GE90 and PW4000 families. The GP7000 is characterized by low fuel consumption, low weight, and reduced noise emissions.
 

MTU’s involvement in the GP7000

In this development program, MTU is working closely with its partners GE, Pratt & Whitney, and Safran Aircraft Engines. MTU has specific areas of responsibility: For Pratt & Whitney’s share, MTU is responsible for developing and manufacturing the low-pressure turbine. For GE’s share, MTU is in charge of developing and manufacturing the turbine center frame and for producing components for the high-pressure turbine. In addition, as part of Pratt & Whitney’s share, MTU has entered into an aftermarket agreement to provide repair services for the low-pressure turbine at its Munich site.

Commercial Maintenance

MTU Maintenance focusses on commercial aero engines. As maintenance, repair and overhaul experts, we know that our customers need solutions tailored to their specific requirements. To this end, we offer a broad portfolio of individual services, which include on-site and near-wing maintenance, parts repair, engine leasing, and accessories and LRU management. In addition, we offer proactive maintenance planning with the help of engine trend monitoring and CORTEX, our AI-assisted fleet management software. Furthermore, we continuously develop customized, intelligent solutions for all engines and phases of the lifecycle. For instance, through our effective end-of-life management, which maximizes the value of engines reaching the end of their lifecycle.  

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