Latest press releases - MTU Aero Engines

10/08/2026 Susanne Lenz appointed Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at MTU Aero Engines AG

Susanne Lenz assumed responsibility for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at MTU Aero Engines AG on October 1, 2026.

09/24/2026 First GTF Advantage delivered to United Airlines

United Airlines received the first GTF Advantage powered Airbus A321 XLR from Airbus’ assembly line in Hamburg – with MTU Aero Engines technology on board. The GTF Advantage is set to deliver up to twice the time on wing compared to today’s GTF engine. It also generates 4-8% more takeoff thrust, enabling longer range capability.

09/24/2026 MTU Maintenance Zhuhai redelivers 100th PW1100G-JM from Jinwan site

MTU Maintenance underscores its strong role in the maintenance of geared turbofan engines (GTF), particularly the PW1100G-JM. This engine type is flown on the Airbus A320 family. The new Jinwan site, operating under MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, a joint venture between China Southern Airlines and MTU Aero Engines, has reached a major milestone in its ramp-up, successfully redelivering its 100th PW1100G-JM engine in less than 18 months after the site commenced operations in March 2025.

09/09/2026 MTU Maintenance secures LEAP-1A contracts in North Africa

MTU Maintenance has reached an important milestone with the signing of its first LEAP-1A maintenance contracts in North Africa.

07/30/2026 MTU Aero Engines remains on track with growth in first half of 2026 and raises free cash flow guidance

MTU Aero Engines AG continued on its growth trajectory throughout the first half of the year, increasing both revenue and earnings. Adjusted revenue grew by 13% from €4.1 billion to €4.7 billion. At €692 million, adjusted operating profit was 5% higher than in the first half of 2025 (1–6/2025: €657 million). The adjusted EBIT margin was 14.8% compared with 15.9% in the prior-year period. Adjusted net income also rose by 5% from €479 million to €502 million.

07/23/2026 MTU Aero Engines secures orders worth 500 million US dollars at the Farnborough International Airshow

MTU Aero Engines AG looks back on a successful Farnborough International Airshow: The company returned with orders totaling approximately 500 million US dollars. Orders were placed for engines for short- and medium-haul aircraft, long-haul aircraft, and regional jets. “The high demand underscores MTU’s positive growth prospects,” said Dr. Johannes Bussmann, CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG. “With our broad portfolio of engine programs, we were able to succeed across all segments. This shows that we are involved in the right, future-oriented engines. We will also benefit in the aftermarket in the future through our broad maintenance portfolio.”

07/23/2026 MTU Power tapped for MRO work on Petrobras LM6000ᵀᴹ gas turbines

MTU Maintenance has signed an exclusive five-year contract with Petrobras, covering part of the energy company’s LM6000^TM industrial gas turbine (IGT) fleet. The agreement includes maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provisions at MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg, as well as field services by MTU Maintenance do Brasil.

07/22/2026 Flying Fuel Cell: MTU Aero Engines achieves important milestones

MTU Aero Engines has made significant progress in developing its Flying Fuel Cell™ (FFC) and remains on track: after successful testing of the central hydrogen and air supply systems, the first integrated demonstrators are now entering the next phase. At the same time, MTU and Airbus are industrializing the revolutionary engine technology. MTU is also working with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to create the conditions for its approval. In the process, MTU’s hydrogen-fuel cell propulsion system is gaining maturity.

07/08/2026 MTU Maintenance Fort Worth celebrates grand opening and inducts first LEAP-1B engine

MTU Maintenance has officially opened its modernized Fort Worth facility and inducted its first CFM International LEAP‑1B engine. The engine belongs to Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas (GOL), marking both the start of operations for the site and a new chapter in a long-standing customer partnership.

07/07/2026 Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to create a joint venture to develop a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines intend to deepen their collaboration by establishing a joint venture dedicated to the development and commercialization of a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine. This upcoming milestone follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both companies at the Paris Air Show in June 2025.