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From aviation pioneer to partner in the global engine community

In the aviation industry, three simple letters MTU Aero Engines designs, develops, manu- stand for top-notch engine technology: MTU factures, markets and supports commercial has been providing propulsion systems to pow- and military and industrial gas turbines. er aircraft for decades now, keeping military With its products, it has content in all engine and commercial fixed-wing and rotary-wing air- and power categories and on all major craft in the air with its innovative technologies, components and subsystems that go into an products and services. engine. MTU is ’s leading, and in fact the country’s only independent engine manu- MTU has a long tradition of success, the com- facturer. Moreover, the company has estab- pany’s roots reaching back to the dawn of lished itself as a major player in the global aviation more than a hundred years ago. Pre- engine industry. decessor companies Rapp Motorenwerke, Daimler and Benz equipped the first powered airplanes. In 1934, BMW Flugmotorenbau GmbH, MTU Aero Engines’ legal predecessor, was founded.

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Partner for innovative engine With its global network of maintenance shops technologies and its unique repair expertise MTU Mainte- nance has become the world’s leading inde- The key to continued success are the engines pendent provider of commercial engine mainte- to power tomorrow's aircraft which have to nance services. be fuel-thriftier, cleaner and quieter. MTU is pressing ahead with their development in close In the military arena, MTU is Germany’s indus- cooperation with all of the big engine manu- trial lead company for practically all engines facturers and as well as partners from research flown by the German Armed Forces. The most and science. The company is involved in all Within the framework of its cooperation with major technology programs and time and again the German Air Force the company closely provides new impetus with its advanced prod- collaborates with the national customer. The ucts, manufacturing and repair techniques. Its -based engine manufacturer also has innovative power makes it a must-have partner stakes in U.S. military engines. MTU provides and technology leader that actively shapes the its customers worldwide with maintenance future of aviation. Its low-pressure turbines services that are tailored to suit their specific and high-pressure compressors rank among needs and ensures a smooth supply of spare the finest to be found in the marketplace. parts.

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Commercial propulsion at its best

In terms of service life or operating hours optimum performance which appreciably en- advanced aircraft engines are superior to any hances the efficiency of the overall system. other propulsion system. They can reach serv- This innovative technology offers both techni- ice lifetimes of 40 years or more, which trans- cal and economic benefits and has already lates into more than 100,000 flying hours. This found first takers: Bombardier has ordered the is made possible by leading-edge technologies geared as the exclusive powerplant and regular maintenance. MTU excels in both for its CSeries aircraft, and Mitsubishi has areas: The company manufactures high-tech selected it for its new MRJ . Irkut components in top-notch quality, maintains and intends to power its MS-21 with the new repairs the engines, and supplies spare parts engine. , too, has chosen the GTF as throughout their entire life cycles, thus provid- one of the re-engining options for its A320neo. ing customers with optimum support from a This could be the application for which the one-stop source. largest quantity of geared will be required. The European aircraft manufacturer With this comprehensive range of services, estimates the market at some 4,000 units, MTU has consistently built its position as one taken across the entire life of this aircraft of the global market leaders for commercial type. With the GTF high-pressure compressor engines. Today, the company is a major player MTU and Pratt & Whitney are again setting worldwide both in the OEM business as well new standards: The eight-stage compressor, as in spare parts manufacturing. Its core com- an all-blisk design, features a novel rotor con- petencies include the development and manu- cept which is expected to cut the module’s facture of highly-engineered components, such weight and reduce the assembly and mainte- as compressors and turbines. MTU compo- nance effort. MTU manufactures the forward nents have found homes on engines powering four stages and the U.S. engine company the numerous short-, medium- and long-haul air- remaining four. liners. MTU’s potential goes well beyond engine con- MTU manufactures components, for example, struction. Under its new MTU Aero Solutions for the GP7000 engine developed by General brand, the company markets its products Electric and Pratt & Whitney which delivers and services individually. Its service offerings, the extraordinary power needed to make the which include parts manufacturing, repair tech- A380 mega-transport fly. MTU contributes the niques, surface technologies, engineering and six-stage low-pressure turbine, which excels testing, are targeted at other metal-processing by its exceptionally high efficiency, low weight industries, for example, the automobile indus- and moderate noise radiation, the turbine try. This creates synergy effects that benefit center frame and important parts of the high- both sides. pressure turbine. The company also has con- tent in the GEnx engine for ’s new Dreamliner: As a partner of General Electric, it Commercial engine portfolio is responsible for the development and manu- facture of the turbine center frame. • PW4000 Growth • GP7000 • GEnx Headed for the future • CF6 • PW2000 MTU’s development strategy relies on growth • PW1000G by innovation. In the commercial OEM business • IAE V2500 this strategy is being successfully put into • PW6000 practice in Pratt & Whitney’s • JT8D-200 (GTF) engine. Unlike in conventional engines, • PW800 the low-pressure turbine and fan of the geared • PW300 turbofan are decoupled by means of a gearbox • PW500 so that they can run at different speeds. The advantage: both components achieve their

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General Electric’s new GEnx engine will power the , the 747-8 Intercontinental and the 747-8 freighter. MTU contributes the turbine center frame. 5 MTU_Image_2011_E_1.qxd 20.04.2011 15:12 Uhr Seite 8

The Eurofighter/Typhoon owes its extraordinary agility not least to its two EJ200 engines. 6 MTU_Image_2011_E_1.qxd 20.04.2011 15:12 Uhr Seite 9

High-thrust military propulsion

Military aircraft are heavy-duty machines— On the MTR390 for the European Tiger attack built for extreme stresses and breathtaking , MTU’s stake focuses on the tech- maneuvers. Accordingly, the requirements im- nically sophisticated core engine with com- posed on engines and engine maintenance are bustor and gas generator turbine, plus the very stringent. As the industrial lead company intermediate turbine casing. The new version, for practically all engines flown by the German the MTR390 Enhanced, delivers 14 percent Armed Forces, MTU Aero Engines has been sat- more power, which appreciably enhances the isfying these requirements for decades. engine’s already unique power-to-weight ratio.

MTU develops and manufactures highly ad- By taking a stake in the F414 program, MTU vanced engine modules, maintains the engines has gained a foothold in the U.S. military mar- and provides customer training. Its service ket. As a risk- and revenue-sharing partner, offerings also include permanent product the company provides the high-pressure com- tracking, generation and maintenance of tech- pressor spool as well as the high- and low- nical documents, spare parts demand fore- pressure turbine shroud segments and other casts and support of operations in the field. parts for this General Electric engine. The F414 For the purpose, MTU transitions proven con- powers the F/A-18 Super Hornet combat air- cepts originating from the commercial engine craft. It is an uprated version derived from the environment into military programs. The results F404, in which MTU has also taken a stake in are attractive maintenance packages and a the meantime. Another milestone for the com- smoothly functioning fleet and spare parts pany is its participation in the GE38 for the management system. CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter where MTU for the first time ever assumes component devel- With cooperation in the field of maintenance, opment responsibility under a U.S. military MTU and the German Air Force are blazing project. new trails. MTU employees and military staff are jointly taking care of the engines—at MTU. MTU has acquired a stake in Middle East Pro- The cooperative effort optimally leverages pulsion Company (MEPC) in Saudi Arabia and resources and saves time and money. The provides support in the maintenance of engine German Air Force remains closely involved in modules for the Tornados in service with the the overall process, securing itself valuable Royal Saudi Air Force. The willingness to take engine know-how. up activities directly at the customer’s and to build up in-country capabilities guarantees successful and mutually beneficial coopera- Power for Europe tion.

At the European level, MTU has stakes in the most important military engine programs. To Military engine portfolio the Eurofighter’s EJ200 engine, one of the most advanced propulsion systems in its class, MTU • F117 contributes the low- and high-pressure com- • F110 pressors as well as the electronic control unit. • F414 The company also assembles and acceptance • EJ200 tests all engines destined for the German • F404 Armed Forces. • J79 • RB199 MTU’s innovative technologies also set stan- • Larzac 04 dards in the field of military and • TP400-D6 helicopter engines. A fine example is the • GE38 TP400-D6, for which MTU has developed the • Tyne intermediate-pressure compressor, turbine • T64 and spool, as well as the engine control soft- • MTR390 ware. This engine, the Western world’s most • RR250-C20 powerful turboprop, is the propulsion system for the new Airbus A400M military transport.

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Number One worldwide

Commercial aircraft engines and industrial gas Top service for heavy-weights turbines can make money for their owners only if they are kept running at their best. By Another traditional forte of MTU are industrial using highly advanced maintenance and repair gas turbines (IGTs) which find use in power techniques MTU Maintenance ensures durable generation, marine propulsion and compressor and reliable engine operation. Its portfolio in- stations. Two MTU affiliates have carved out cludes all engines in which MTU has a devel- leading positions in this field: As an OEM for opment and production stake. But the compa- marine and industrial gas turbines Vericor ny increasingly provides support also for en- Power Systems, a company based in Alpha- gines outside its manufacturing line, such as retta, Georgia, U.S.A., develops and manufac- the CFM56 and CF34 families. tures TF and ASE series gas turbines. MTU’s mainstay in the IGT business in Germany is First-class engine performance is ensured by MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg in the right mix of system expertise, innovative Ludwigsfelde where the company’s IGT activi- technologies and efficient maintenance solu- ties were pooled in 1995 and whose focus is tions. The result are short turnaround times on the maintenance of the General Electric and markedly reduced downtime costs. With LM series of gas turbines. The IGT repair spe- its comprehensive service offerings, MTU cialists profit here from the direct know-how Maintenance has established itself as the transfer from engine maintenance. The world’s largest independent provider of com- Ludwigsfelde IGT shop, too, has mobile repair mercial engine maintenance services. teams that can reach any point on the globe within 24 hours. Their operational locations include offshore oil platforms as well as for- Custom-tailored services saken deserts where they put their skills and know-how to best use. MTU Maintenance boasts creative service con- cepts like Total Engine Care (TEC), Total Part Care (TPC) for the prompt supply of spare Commercial engine parts, and a 24-hour AOG service. Further, a MRO portfolio mobile repair team is available 24/7 to help customers. And MTU Maintenance supplies • GE90 and installs replacement engines promptly • GP7000 and with a minimum of red tape—anywhere • CF6-80C2 around the globe. • CF6-50 • PW2000 All efforts are aimed to keep engines in excel- • IAE V2500 lent running condition and to make sure cus- • CFM56 tomers save significant amounts of money for • PW6000 repair and in flight operations. True to its man- • CF34 tra “Repair beats replacement“ MTU Mainte- • PW300 nance is continuously developing novel repair • PW500 processes. They guarantee high performance • PW200 of the repaired parts and modules which in • PT6A terms of quality and reliability are as good as virgin parts. This saves valuable raw material resources and reduces costs. IGT portfolio MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg • LM2500 • LM2500+ • LM5000 • LM6000

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V2500 specialist: MTU Maintenance Zhuhai is the Chinese market leader in the maintenance of V2500 engines.

Dry-ice cleaning of a CF6-80C2 engine at MTU Mainte- The flow-line principle at MTU’s Hannover facility: Any Assembly of an LM6000 industrial at MTU nance Hannover in Langenhagen. engine type can be processed at any time. Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg.

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MTU’s German locations

MTU in Germany In Munich, military engines are assembled and MTU Aero Engines is a company with a long components manufactured for shipment to tradition, its roots dating back to 1936. The the big engine OEMs. Moreover, spare parts company operates three locations in Germany: are manufactured and innovative repair and maintenance techniques developed for use at MTU Aero Engines the company’s affiliates. All military mainte- Munich, Germany nance is focused at the Munich location. The traditional Munich-Allach location, the oldest and largest of the company’s locations, is home to MTU Aero Engines’ headquarters as well as MTU Maintenance’s main office and MTU Aero Solutions. It is from here that the affiliates and most of MTU’s research and development activities are controlled.

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MTU Maintenance Hannover world’s largest and most advanced IGT test Langenhagen, Germany cells and also has test stands for The Langenhagen facility is the centerpiece of and engines. the MTU Maintenance group. It is responsible for the maintenance of medium- and large-size The Ludwigsfelde shop operates the only test commercial engines. These include the General facility for development and production ac- Electric CF6-50 and CF6-80C2, Pratt & Whitney ceptance testing of the TP400-D4, the engine PW2000, International Aero Engines V2500 powering the A400M military airlifter. and CFMI CFM56-7B. Comprehensive service offerings complement the company’s line, Pratt & Whitney Canada such as engine leasing, 24-hour AOG service, Customer Service Centre Europe training and Total Engine Care. The location is Ludwigsfelde, Germany MTU’s center of excellence for high-tech re- Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service pairs and is busy developing novel repair tech- Centre Europe, or CSC for short, is a 50-50 niques. joint venture of MTU Maintenance Berlin- Brandenburg and Pratt & Whitney Canada MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg (P&WC). It engages in marketing and sales Ludwigsfelde, Germany activities for P&WC engines, providing service Ludwigsfelde-based MTU Maintenance Berlin- support for customers in Europe, Africa, and Brandenburg specializes in the maintenance the Middle East. Incoming repair jobs are per- of engines in the small to medium thrust and formed by MTU Maintenance Berlin-Branden- power categories, as well as industrial gas burg or one of the shops of the P&WC Service turbines. It provides service support for Pratt Centre Network. CSC also leases engines out & Whitney Canada PT6A, PW200, PW300 und and offers a number of different contract mod- PW500 and General Electric CF34 family en- els tailored to the needs of its customers with gines. It is MTU’s center of excellence for the a minimum of red tape. maintenance of industrial gas turbines, with a special focus on the General Electric LM series of gas turbines. The location boasts one of the

MTU Maintenance Hannover also provides support for the MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg is MTU’s center of Pratt & Whitney Canada engines, such as the PW305 V2500 engine that powers the A320 family of aircraft. excellence for industrial gas turbines. shown here, are maintained by the CSC in Ludwigsfelde.

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MTU’s international locations

A partner in the global engine community MTU MTU Aero Engines North America is a global player that cooperates with the Rocky Hill, U.S. world’s biggest engine manufacturers and has In Rocky Hill, Connecticut, a team of engineers set up affiliates in all important regions and develops components for the joint MTU/Pratt markets. & Whitney engine programs.

MTU Maintenance Zhuhai MTU Maintenance Canada Zhuhai, PR China Richmond, Canada Germany’s leading engine manufacturer has a MTU Maintenance Canada, a wholly-owned presence also in China. MTU Maintenance MTU Aero Engines affiliate, has its home near Zhuhai, a 50-50 joint venture of MTU Aero Vancouver. The company provides overhaul Engines and China Southern Airlines, comes services for CF6-50 and CFM56-3 engines. equipped with a high-tech machine pool and MTU’s Canadian affiliate has a special focus operates a highly advanced test cell accom- on accessories. Its customers, mainly V2500, modating engines up to 150,000 pounds of CFM56 and CF6 operators, come from around thrust. The location specializes in the mainte- the globe. nance, repair and overhaul of IAE V2500-A5 and CFMI CFM56-3, -5B, -7B engines. In the Vericor Power Systems Chinese market, the shop has become the Alpharetta, U.S. market leader in V2500 engine repairs. The wholly-owned MTU affiliate Vericor Power Systems designs, develops and manufactures MTU Aero Engines Polska gas turbine-based solutions for marine propul- Rzeszów, Poland sion, mechanical drive and electrical power The youngest member of the international MTU generation applications. Vericor is the OEM for family is MTU Aero Engines Polska. Located in the TF and ASE series of marine and industrial Rzeszów in the Polish aviation valley, the new gas turbines and counts as its customers also affiliate has been developing and manufactur- navies from around the world. ing low-pressure turbine parts and turbine air- foils, assembling modules and repairing engine parts since 2009.

The global player is betting on cooperation across cultural boundaries.

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MTU Maintenance Canada MTU Aero Engines Vericor Power Systems MTU Maintenance Hannover MTU Aero Engines North America MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg Sales Maintenance Services MTU Aero Engines Polska IAE International Aero Engines P&WC Customer Service Centre Europe MTU Aero Engines North America EUROJET Turbo Turbo-Union MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce ITP

Ceramic Coating Center EPI

Middle East Propulsion Company

Airfoil Services MTU Maintenance Zhuhai MTU Aero Engines, Shanghai Representative Office

Airfoil Services International participations International representative offices: Kota Damansara, Malaysia • International Aero Engines AG (IAE), • MTU Aero Engines North America MTU operates Airfoil Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB) for the V2500 engine Sales Maintenance Services in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur in equal part- • Eurojet Turbo GmbH, Alpharetta, U.S. nership with Technik. The shop for the Eurofighter EJ200 engine The U.S.-based office is responible for repairs of the CF6-50, CF6-80, CF34, • Europrop International GmbH (EPI), marketing the full range of maintenace V2500 and CFM56 family engines. The joint for the A400M TP400-D6 engine services in North and Central America. venture keeps growing at a steady pace. In • Turbo-Union Ltd., mid-2007 a new workshop was built and the for the Tornado RB199 engine • MTU Aero Engines repair capacity quadrupled. • MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce GmbH Shanghai Representative Office (MTR)/MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce ITP Shanghai, PR China Ceramic Coating Center GmbH (MTRI), The Shanghai Office coordinates the engine Châtellerault, for the MTR390/MTR390-E helicopter manufacturer’s various activities in China. Ceramic Coating Center (CCC) is a 50-50 engine joint venture of MTU Aero Engines and • Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC) Snecma Services ( group) specializing for the maintenance of RSAF engines in high-tech coatings. CCC subcontracts with the MTU locations to coat their blades using the highly capable electron-beam physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD) technique.

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Top-notch technology

The name MTU Aero Engines stands for lead- Specialist for high-pressure ing-edge military and commercial engine tech- compressors nologies and superior quality. The company has established itself as a worldwide technology MTU’s high-pressure compressors have been leader in the industry and intends to remain at setting benchmarks in the military arena for the forefront of innovation, the aim being to 30 years. Today, the company’s competitive maintain and strengthen its leadership position. edge in this area is paying dividends in the commercial business as well: In partnership High-pressure compressors and low-pressure with its strategically Pratt & Whitney MTU is turbines made by MTU rank among the most developing a new high-pressure compressor to advanced in their class. Apart from these, beat conventional models by a wide margin. MTU’s product spectrum also encompasses The eight-stage high-tech compressor will combined engine control and monitoring units. achieve a compression ratio of 17:1 and be The company is building on long military ex- markedly lighter in weight. Such improvements perience in the military field here. These three are made possible thanks to MTU’s multiply product development domains are comple- patented blisk technology, where blades and mented by manufacturing and repair technol- disk form one piece. This construction en- ogy fields. The objective is to maintain the hances the strength of the components and company’s technical, operational and logistics their aerodynamic efficiency. At the same time competitiveness in the manufacturing and the parts count is reduced which in turn cuts maintenance areas. weight and minimizes the maintenance effort. Blisks have since been produced in series, as for the Eurofighter’s EJ200 engine. They will soon be used also in turbines.

MTU is already working on the next generation of high-pressure compressors: an active surge control system will be incorporated to enhance efficiency.

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Market leader in the field of Overall system low-pressure turbines Optimum engine control and monitoring units Innovative low-pressure turbines are key to and flawless accessories are essential for the meeting the challenges facing aviation in the safety of aircraft. MTU has a broad background 21st century. Owing to their size, they con- of experience in this field. Its line of products tribute significantly to costs and weight, noise encompasses the overall control and monitor- and efficiency of an engine. MTU is exploring ing system as well as the integration of sub- forward-looking solutions, from innovative systems and equipment including associated blading concepts to new materials and a con- software. The company’s competencies extend sequent reduction of the parts count. Its inno- from equipment, software and system devel- vative clout makes the company the uncon- opment all the way to system validation, pro- tested number one in the field of low-pressure duction support and maintenance. turbines. And to top this all off the company has developed the high-speed low-pressure turbine for the geared turbofan—a technology mastered only by MTU.

The GP7000 low-pressure turbine is assembled at MTU’s Heavy-weights, such as the GP7000, are put through their Munich location. paces on MTU’s test facilities.

Watching closely: MTU experts in the control room of the highly advanced test facility in.

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Perfection in manufacturing and repair

The foundations for cost-efficient and reliable With these techniques, MTU achieves globally engines are laid in their manufacture. Be it unique levels of restoration. Its repair know- blades or vanes, rotors, stators or blisks: MTU how helps customers save money. Considering masters a wide variety of innovative high-tech that the material costs account for 70 percent manufacturing processes that ensure top- of the total costs of a shop visit the benefit notch quality and highest precision. To keep is readily apparent: repairing a part requires it that way also in the future the company is much less material than manufacturing a new continuously optimizing all processes and de- one. veloping new and more effective techniques.

The manufacturing processes employed require Quality ensures safety maximum precision. MTU is meeting the most exacting demands using technologies, such as: In the aviation industry, products and services • Laser caving to produce special-section must satisfy particularly stringent require- cooling air holes in high-pressure turbine ments. The high quality standards of Germany’s blades leading engine manufacturer are witnessed • High-speed milling by certifications and approvals received from • Linear friction welding to produce blisks major airworthiness organizations worldwide. • Inertia friction welding for hot-forging of two components In the design, development, manufacture and repair of commercial and military engines MTU And the Munich-based company ist busy devel- Aero Engines places particular emphasis on oping forward-looking manufacturing tech- continuous improvement. All products and pro- niques that will help make engine parts more cesses are regularly monitored and subjected durable while reducing their weight. A case in to internal audits as well as audits by external point are additive processes for the manufac- organizations to identify potential for improve- ture of highly complex components. ment and take the necessary measures. Ben- efiting from MTU’s expertise are not only aero- MTU claims global technology leadership also space and industrial gas turbine customers: in the development and use of innovative repair under its new brand MTU Aero Solutions the and overhaul techniques. The most important company is providing custom-tailored solutions MTU developments are: also to outside industries, such as the auto- • Laser powder cladding mobile industry. • Micro plasma welding for the repair of blade tips • Patching/blending for the repair of blisk blades • MTUPlus brazing, a special brazing technique for high-pressure turbine vanes • MTUPlus balance stripping, an electrochemi- cal method to strip coatings from high-pres- sure turbine blades

MTU uses various electrochemical-discharge machining Micro plasma welding is among the high-tech processes processes to drill cooling air holes that cannot be pro- used by MTU. duced by laser drilling.

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In laser powder cladding, a laser beam is used to weld a powdery filler material onto a component. The process is used to restore blade tips and edges.

After welding, the blade tip contour is restored by adaptive Friction welding is a key technology for the production of Layer by layer: MTU is already using innovative additive high-speed milling. compressor rotors. manufacturing techniques to manufacture component prototypes.

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High-pressure compressors are key engine components. MTU is developing active control systems to further enhance their efficiency.

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Cleaner and quieter

The aviation industry is facing enormous chal- MTU’s technological know-how and innovative lenges. For the medium-term, industry experts power are in high demand worldwide. The predict an average air traffic growth of four to German engine manufacturer plays an active five percent a year. If these forecasts hold role in the most important technology initia- true commercial air traffic capacities would tives, such as , Newac and Dream. practically double within a period of around ten The Clean Sky joint technology initiative is the years. In view of the climate change and the largest aviation research program ever under- increasing scarcity of raw material resources taken by the European Commission. Under the aircraft and engine manufacturers are urged program, which was launched in 2008 and will to take action. run until 2014, the leading European engine manufacturers are jointly exploring innovative The aircraft engines of tomorrow must be sig- technologies. Clean Sky encompasses five nificantly fuel-thriftier and less harmful to the demonstrator programs, one of which is led environment. To help make air traffic cleaner by MTU and revolves around the geared turbo- innovative technologies and new propulsion fan engine. MTU’s activities focus on the high- concepts—like the ones MTU Aero Engines is speed low-pressure turbine for the next gen- developing—are needed. With the large number eration of geared turbofans. They are pursued of patent applications it files every year MTU with the aim to demonstrate the technology Aero Engines counts among the global tech- maturity of novel light-weight constructions nology leaders and impressively demonstrates and materials under ever higher mechanical its competence as a driver of innovations for and thermal loads. Moreover, advanced aero- tomorrow's air traffic. The company partici- dynamic airfoil designs are being investigated pates in international technology programs and to make future geared turbofan engines still meshes closely with partners from all over the more efficient and to further cut weight. world. Another European research program, which is currently nearing completion, is Newac (New Key technology for tomorrow: Aero Engine Core Concepts). Under the leader- the geared turbofan ship of MTU, the major European engine man- ufacturers are cooperating with universities Together with its partner Pratt & Whitney MTU and research institutions to develop novel is developing key technologies for engines core engine concepts, for instance optimized powering tomorrow’s medium- and short-haul conventional gas turbines, intercooled and aircraft—the geared turbofan. Unlike in con- recuperated engines. Under this project, MTU ventional turbofans, fan and low-pressure tur- is working on smart control systems for the bine are here decoupled by means of a reduc- high-pressure compressor, the aim being to tion gearbox so that they can achieve higher substantially enhance compressor efficiency. efficiencies. Under the Claire (Clean Air Engine) Dream (ValiDation of Radical Engine Architec- technology program, MTU is further optimizing ture SysteMs) is another European technology the geared turbofan by combining it with other program under new engine concepts are ex- novel features. A counter-rotating integrated plored. MTU Aero Engines and partner com- shrouded and a recuperator will be panies are investigating turbine center frames added in the next stages of the Claire program and active clearance control systems. to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 30 percent and to halve the perceived noise level.

MTU’s advanced low-pressure turbine makes the GP7000 In the flight tests, the geared turbofan met all expectations engine, which powers the A380 mega-Airbus, particularly and performed excellently in terms of carbon dioxide emis- quiet and fuel-thrifty. sions and noise. 19 MTU_Image_2011_E_1.qxd 20.04.2011 15:12 Uhr Seite 22

MTU Aero Engines, Germany’s leading engine manufacturer, closely cooperates with universities aiming to recruit and qualify young talent early on.

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Joining forces for continued success

In the complex world of engine manufactur- ing, MTU has become a must-have partner and cooperates with the big players in the industry. It has established close relationships with the world’s major engine manufacturers—Pratt & Whitney, General Electric, Rolls-Royce, Snecma, , and ITP. In most cases, coop- eration is restricted to particular engine pro- grams, such as the CF6, PW2000 and V2500. However, the company has also forged long- term alliances, such as the strategic alliance it entered into with its partner Pratt & Whitney in 1990. MTU has been cooperating with the Under the cooperation with the German Air Force MTU U.S. company since 1928. Over the course of employees and soldiers are working shoulder to shoulder. its history MTU has amassed more experience in cooperative ventures than any other com- Bauhaus Luftfahrt pany in the engine industry. Bauhaus Luftfahrt is a promising institution that is unique in Europe. The Munich-based Centers of competence non-profit organization was founded by MTU, Free State of , EADS and Liebherr-Aero- Progress is driven by new ideas and fresh space. Industry and science are collaborating impetus. Therefore, MTU cooperates with uni- under the roof of this visionary system coordi- versities and research institutes around the nation and management company. The focus globe. Strategic alliances have been formed is on technological and economic aspects of with competent research partners to foster future air traffic. relationships between industry and academe. These past several years, collaboration with leading German universities and research in- Cooperation with the German stitutes has been intensified and six different Air Force centers of competence (CoC) have been launched to optimize cooperation. Each CoC MTU is blazing new trails also in the relation- focuses on a specific area of research. ship with its major military customer, the German Armed Forces. In 2002, the company launched its cooperation in the field of engine maintenance with the German Air Force. For the purpose, the respective capacities have been pooled and co-located at MTU. That approach provides cost, time and resource economies while making sure the military pre- serve and update their engine know-how.

GE and MTU have been partners for decades. Their most Together with Pratt & Whitney, MTU is developing and recent cooperative project is the GEnx targeted at wide- building the PurePower PW1000G geared turbofan engine body aircraft. family.

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A mix of youth and experience: MTU places great emphasis on the professional training of its employees and on an in-depth before veteran employees retire.

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A strong team

A company offering innovative technologies, top-notch products and tailor-made services needs a strong team—like the well-trained, highly qualified and motivated staff of MTU Aero Engines. Taken across its affiliates, the company has a workforce of over 7,900 em- ployees. With their specialized know-how and expertise all MTU employees help ensure the company’s overall viability. What’s crucial is the proper mix of experienced specialists and junior talent. MTU has it and is thus well posi- tioned for the future. More women at work: MTU too is committed to the Key to success is an efficient human resources advancement of women at all career levels. management that systematically seeks contact with young talent and actively encourages Thrust for personal development learning from one another. MTU offers a wide range of human resources initiatives: The com- Integrated employee development is highly pany provides comprehensive in-house train- valued at MTU. The company offers profes- ing, organizes international internships and sional training as well as personal advance- networks with universities, institutions and ment thus giving its employees ample career associations, such as the VDI Association of opportunities. Taking centerstage in the com- German Engineers and the BDLI German Aero- pany’s human resources management effort space Industries Association. is internal succession planning by judiciously qualifying staff and preparing them for new MTU also places great emphasis on the train- tasks and positions—a win-win concept for ing of its affiliates’ employees. At MTU Mainte- employees and the company alike. nance Zhuhai, for example, apprentices are trained in accordance with the German dual As a partner of its employees MTU acknowl- system (part industry, part vocational school). edges its responsibility for its workforce. The Employees of MTU Aero Engines Polska under- company’s comprehensive offerings include go further training at MTU’s German locations. flextime and part-time work schemes, preven- The company’s training effort is aimed at en- tive health services, fairness and equal oppor- suring the same high level of qualification and tunities as well as up-to-date old-age provisions workmanship at all of its locations worldwide. and initiatives to promote work-life balance. A prime example is the day nursery set up at As a major global player, MTU needs employees the company’s Munich location. Furthermore, with extensive experience and intimate knowl- MTU is a member of the Enterprise for Health edge of the international market. The company (EfH) network and cooperates with 21 Euro- therefore provides ambitious and dedicated pean companies to promote health awareness. junior staff with an opportunity to work abroad. Be it a short stint at one of MTU’s partner companies or a secondment to an affiliate of several years’ duration: a stay abroad means unique additional qualification and valuable know-how.

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Protect the environment, safeguard the future

At MTU Aero Engines, assuming responsibility Innovation for the environment is a key concern. That includes responsibility for products and services, employees, cus- Tomorrow’s aircraft and engines will have to tomers, partners, and not least the environ- be quieter, thriftier and cleaner. To develop the ment. Long-term economic growth and quality innovative technologies needed, MTU has for of life can be sustained only so long as the decades been cooperating with partners in environment remains intact. MTU has set itself industry, science and research. Among its ambitious targets aiming to develop sustain- more recent efforts is the Claire technology able products and use processes that help con- project. Claire stands for Clean Air Engine and serve resources. It expects to achieve these bases on the geared turbofan program, a joint targets in a concerted effort relying on the undertaking of MTU and the U.S. engine man- commitment of all employees. Everyone is ufacturer Pratt & Whitney. Their ambitions are actively involved in the effort and held account- to improve the geared turbofan engine and able for the protection of the environment. to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in three stages by a total of 30 percent by 2035. A wel- MTU has put special management systems in come side effect is that the perceived noise place and uses them to coordinate and moni- level will be halved. tor actions and activities company-wide. Quali- ty, occupational health and safety and environ- MTU’s environmental protection effort also mental protection are thus pursued hand in extends into the maintenance area: True to hand. Results are regularly verified through the company’s mantra “Repair beats replace- internal audits, management reviews and by ment”, MTU’s maintenance specialists are external expert opinions. From these results, continuously developing new advanced repair ever new targets and activities are formulated techniques to sustain the company’s unique in regularly issued environmental statements. repair offerings. Thanks to the new techniques This fosters transparency and helps the com- some 70 percent of repaired engine blades, pany maintain an open dialog with customers, for example, are given a second, third or even partners, authorities and neighbors. fourth lease on life. That benefits the environ- ment and customers alike. Companies opting Overall, Germany’s leading engine manufac- for repair economize valuable resources, save turer complies with all international environ- two-thirds of the costs of virgin parts and re- mental standards and is certified in accor- duce their operating costs. dance with ISO 14001. MTU's German affili- ates are additionally validated in accordance with the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). What’s more: MTU in many locations far outperforms legal requirements and environmental standards. For example, MTU has set enduring benchmarks in China, where it by far surpasses nationally mandated environmental requirements.

The GP7000 powering the A380 is one of the world’s Biofuels from algae: Research activities in this field span cleanest engines. the globe. Also working on the subject is Bauhaus Luftfahrt, a Munich-based think tank.

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Towards a greener environment: Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner will burn 20 percent less fuel. The aircraft will be powered by the GEnx engine in which MTU has a stake.

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Tomorrow’s thrust

MTU Aero Engines will take an active part in the EJ200 powering the Eurofighter/Typhoon shaping the fortunes of aviation. As a globally and the TP400-D6 for the A400M military leading provider of key technologies, such as transport. In addition, MTU Aero Engines will the high-speed low-pressure turbine, the com- extensively engage in military engine programs pany has established itself as a must-have outside Europe. The company has already partner in the industry and keeps infusing its taken production stakes in the U.S. F414 and know-how into the major commercial engine F404 fighter engine programs, as well a in the programs worldwide. It intends to strengthen F110—all of them General Electric engines. its position by extensive research and devel- Moreover, it has a role in the GE38, the engine opment—for the benefit of customers and sus- to power the emerging CH-53K heavy-lift heli- tainable, environmentally compatible air traffic. copter. In this program, MTU in a first for the company has assumed development responsi- Through its Claire (Clean Air Engine) technology bility in a military U.S. program. program MTU has identified an integrated The GE38 would also make a suitable candi- three-stage approach to address the chal- date to power future European heavy transport lenges facing the aviation industry, the aim . By taking stakes in these programs being significantly fuel-thriftier, cleaner and MTU has gained a foothold in the U.S. military quieter engines. The Claire concept revolves market, the biggest of the world. The company around a geared turbofan that features key now plans to extend its activities to other re- technologies developed by MTU. With the gions of the world. In a first step, it acquired geared turbofan and Claire MTU is investing a share in Middle East Propulsion Company into the future. Apparently, the company is on (MEPC), a provider of military maintenance the right track as the novel technology has services in Saudi Arabia. Further acquisitions already won over customers: Airbus will offer are sure to follow, the focus being on the Mid- the geared turbofan for its A320neo, Mitsubishi dle East and India. has selected it for its regional jet, and Bom- bardier will use it as as the exclusive power The commercial maintenance business is plant for the CSeries family of aircraft. Irkut another important growth driver with great considers the engine a potential propulsion promise for MTU, the world's largest independ- candidate for its MS-21. Furthermore, MTU ent service provider in this field. Thanks to has increased its share in the long-haul market highly advanced repair techniques and unique segment and secured for itself a program stake service offerings the company is off to a fast in the GEnx engine targeted at wide-body air- start to outpace the market. To achieve the craft, such as Boeing’s new Dreamliner 787 envisioned growth it will expand its product and B747 aircraft. portfolio and service offering, for example by adding new engines such as the GP7000 and MTU is developing additional thrust in the mil- developing new cost effective and environ- itary arena. The German company has long mentally compatible repair techniques that been one of the most important partners in the help conserve resources. development of military engines. It expects to play a major role in the foreign sales efforts for

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