At MTU, we specialize in customized maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military engines as well as industrial gas turbines. We are a reliable, responsive and flexible service partner to our customers. Whether we repair an engine or industrial gas turbine on-site, or arrange a shop visit to one of our worldwide MRO locations, we provide every customer with the best solution – with expertise, cost-efficient and first-class quality.
The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine family is among the most eco-efficient engines on the market today. To date, the GTF engine family has saved nearly 6 billion liters of fuel and avoided 17 million metric tons of CO2 emissions. MTU’s contributions include the high-speed low-pressure turbine and the forward four stages of the high-pressure compressor.
Application: e.g. Airbus A320neo, Airbus A220, Embraer E-Jets Gen2
Thrust category: 14,000–33,000 lbf
EIS: 2016
The GE9X will be the engine for the new Boeing 777X long-haul aircraft. MTU is responsible for the development, manufacture, assembly and repair of the turbine center frame.
Application: Boeing 777X
Thrust category: 100,000 lbf
EIS: planned
MTU develops and manufactures the IAE V2500 engine in cooperation with Pratt & Whitney, PWAEI and Japanese Aero Engines Corporation. By now, the V2500 has logged more than 280 million flight hours and is maintained at various MTU Maintenance locations.
Application: Airbus A319/320/321, Boeing MD-90, Embraer C-390 Millenium
Thrust category: 22,000 – 33,000 lbf
EIS: 1989
The EJ200, which powers the Eurofighter Typhoon, is built by EUROJET Turbo GmbH, a consortium with MTU, Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and ITP Aero as stakeholders. It was for the EJ200 that MTU first engineered compressor stages in blisk design; these are now also used in MTU components for commercial engines.
Application: Eurofighter Typhoon
Thrust category: 20,000 lbf
EIS: 2003
As part of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), MTU will develop, manufacture and support the New Generation Fighter Engine (NGFE) together with Safran Aircraft Engines and ITP Aero. MTU is responsible for its flagship products, the high-pressure compressor and low-pressure compressor and is the lead for all maintenance and service activities.
Application: New Generation Fighter
Planned completion of fighter: 2040s
This success story is one of the best-selling engines in its class and is used in medium-haul and long-haul aircraft. MTU manufactures parts of the CF6 turbine and compressor—and has now produced over a million of these components.
Application: e.g. Airbus A300, Boeing 747, C-5M Super Galaxy
Thrustcategory: 41,500 – 69,800 lbf
EIS: 1971 (CF6-6)
The CFM56 engine family comprises five different models, two of which are looked after by MTU Maintenance. CFMI, a 50/50 cooperation between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, has delivered more than 30,000 engines to date.
Application: Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family
Thrust category: 18,500–34,000 lbf
EIS: 1982
The GE90 Growth is one of the largest and most powerful engines in the world. MTU Maintenance Hannover is one of the first maintenance providers worldwide licensed to repair and undertake major overhaul of the GE90 Growth and provides comprehensive MRO, on-wing, on-site and AOG services.
Application: Boeing 777-200LR/-300ER/Freighter
Thrust category: 100,000 lbf
EIS: 2004
The GEnx is designed for medium-capacity long-haul aircraft. It is based on the proven architecture of the GE90 and is set to replace the highly successful CF6. MTU is responsible for the development, manufacture, assembly and repair of the turbine center frame.
Application: e.g. Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Thrust category: 66,500–76,100 lbf
EIS: 2012
The CF34-family is the world’s most common and best-selling engine familiy in its class. It has logged more than 200 million flight hours since its entry into service. MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg looks after the CF34-8 and CF34-10E models.
Application: e.g. Embraer 170/190, Bombardier CRJ700/900/1000
Thrust category: 13,800–20,400 lbf
EIS: 2001
The TP400-D6 is the most powerful turboprop in the West. It offers impressive robustness, efficiency and low lifecycle costs in tactical and strategic operations. MTU developed the TP400-D6 with ITP Aero, Rolls-Royce and Safran Aircraft Engines as part of the Europrop International (EPI) joint venture.
Application: Airbus A400M
Power (at sea level): 11,000 shp
EIS: 2013
CFM International’s LEAP engine family is used in the Airbus A320neo (LEAP-1A) and the Boeing 737 MAX (LEAP-1B), among others. MTU Maintenance Zhuhai is responsible for servicing these two models.
Application: Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX
Thrust category: 28,000–35,000 lbf
EIS: 2016
The T408 is a turboshaft engine that has so far been installed in the U.S. Marine Corps’ Sikorsky CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. MTU contributes the power turbine.
Application: Sikorsky CH-53K
Maximum power: 7,510 shp
EIS: 2019
The PW800 engine features the same proven core technology as the efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine family. MTU’s workshare in this engine encompasses the high-pressure compressor and the low-pressure turbine—its flagship products.
Application: Gulfstream G400/G500/G600, Dassault Falcon 6X
Thrust category: 10,000 – 20,000 lbf
EIS: 2018
The PW300 family offers a wide range of applications for business and regional jets. MTU has been collaborating with Pratt & Whitney Canada on this engine family since 1985. MTU’s involvement covers the PW305, PW306 and PW307 models.
Application: e.g. Dassault Falcon 7X/8X
Thrust category: 4,700 – 7,000 lbf
EIS: 1992
The GP7000 is used in the long-haul sector and powers what is currently the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380. It is lead developed, produced and distributed by the Engine Alliance. MTU is involved in the development and manufacture of various components as well as in the maintenance of the low-pressure turbine.
Application: Airbus A380
Thrust category: 70,000–81,500 lbf
EIS: 2008
The PW4000 is one of the largest and most powerful engines in the world. MTU is responsible for developing and manufacturing key parts of the seven-stage low-pressure turbine for all three versions. It is the largest low-pressure turbine ever developed by MTU.
Application: Boeing 777-200/-200ER/-300
Thrust category: 74,000 – 98,000 lbf
EIS: 1995
The RB199 was developed and produced to power the Panavia Tornado multirole fighter jet. This extraordinarily successful engine marked the first time that MTU had contributed independently developed and built components, such as the intermediate-pressure and high-pressure compressor and the intermediate-pressure turbine.
Application: Panavia Tornado
Thrust category: 16,000 – 17,000 lbf
EIS: 1979
This turboshaft engine powers the Tiger support helicopter co-developed by France and Germany. In 2011, an uprated version of the engine (the MTR390-E) was developed that delivers 14 percent more power. MTU develops and manufactures the high-pressure turbine and combustor, among other things.
Application: Airbus Helicopters Tiger
Maximum power: 1,467 shp
EIS: 2013 (MTR390-E)
The T64 powers medium-weight transport helicopters. A total of 247 T64 engines were delivered. MTU manufactured its high-pressure turbine and high-pressure compressor, among other components. Today, MTU’s T64 activities focus on maintenance.
Application: Sikorsky CH-53G, GS, GA, GE
Maximum power: 4,330 shp
EIS: 1972
The PW2000 engines are used in commercial and military applications for medium- and long-haul operations. MTU’s low-pressure turbine for the PW2000 was the first the company had developed independently for a commercial application.
Application: Boeing 757, Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Thrust category: 37,500 – 43,000 lbf
EIS: 1984
The PW6000 marks the first time MTU has had sole responsibility for a commercial core engine. The engine stands out by its high efficiency and its simplistic design. Designed for short-haul service, the PW6000 was used in the Airbus A318.
Application: Airbus A318
Thrust category: 18.000 - 24.000 lbf
EIS: 2007
The PW500 engines are two-shaft turbofans. MTU is contributing the development and manufacture of the entire low-pressure turbine, including the exit case and mixer, for the PW530 and PW545 models.
Application: e.g. Cessna Citation Bravo/Excel/XLS
Thrust category: 3,000 – 4,500 lbf
EIS: 1997
The JT8D family is one of the world’s best-selling jet engine families and has already logged more than 675 million flight hours since entering service. MTU is involved in the -200 series and is responsible for manufacturing individual parts of various assemblies.
Application: Boeing MD-80
Thrust category: 18,500–21,700 lbf
EIS: 1980
The PT6 is an exceptionally light-weight turboshaft engine. It is used among others on business aircraft. Special versions of the engine also power transportation and military aircraft. Maintenance is carried out via the Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre.
Application: e.g. Cessna Caravan; Beechcraft King Air
Maximum Power: 1,900 shp
EIS: 1973
The PW100 turboprop family powers regional aircraft in the 30- to 90-seat category and with a range of up to 750 miles. These engine models are characterized by their high reliability and efficiency and their long service life. Maintenance is carried out via the Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre.
Application: e.g. Bombardier Q400; ATR72
Maximum power: 5.000 shp
EIS:1984
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW200 is an engine for light and medium helicopters. It is characterized amongst other things by its simple and robust design featuring a centrifugal compressor, a reverse-flow combustor and a single-stage turbine. Maintenance is carried out at MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg.
Application: e.g. Airbus Helicopters H135; Bell 427
Maximum power: 700 shp
EIS: 1998
The PW210 fleet has more than 360,000 flying hours and is the benchmark for a new generation of twin-engine helicopters for medium-class helicopters. Maintenance is carried out via the Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre.
Applications: Leonardo Helicopters AW169; Sikorsky S-76D
Maximum Power: 1,000 shp
EIS: 2014
The turboshaft engines of the PT6 family, the PT6B, -C, and -T, are used in single- or twin-engine helicopters. These extremely successful engine models are appreciated for their reliability and robustness. Maintenance is carried out via the Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre.
Application: e.g. Airbus Helicopters H175; Agusta Westland 119/139
Maximum power: 2,000 shp
EIS: 1986
The PW600 is designed for the new, very light business jets. The compact and lightweight turbofan family uses half the parts of a conventional turbofan engine. Maintenance is carried out via the Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre.
Application: e.g. Cessna Mustang, Eclipse 500
Thrust category: 950 - 1,750 lbf
EIS: 2007
The F110-GE-129 powers the Boeing F-15 and Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft and has established itself as one of the most successful engines for combat aircraft in the history of the U.S. Air Force. MTU manufactures turbine disks for the low-pressure compressor for the F110-GE-129.
Application: Lockheed Martin F-16; Boeing F-15 / F-15 EX
Thrust category: 29,000 lbf
EIS: 1986
The F414 powers Boeing’s F/A-18 Super Hornet twin-engine fighter and the E/A-18G Growler electronic warfare version, among others. MTU produces various parts of the F414’s high- and low-pressure turbine.
Application: e.g. F/A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler
Thrust category: 22,000 lbf
EIS: 1995
The Larzac 04 powers the Alpha Jet trainer and light ground-attack aircraft. MTU took over the production of about 25 percent of the parts and the development engineering support. MTU’s manufacturing and support share primarily covers the hot section of the engine—from the combustor inlet to the turbine exit.
Application: Dornier-Dassault Alpha Jet
Thrust category: 3,000 lbf
EIS: 1979
The LM6000™ industrial gas turbine is derived from GE’s CF6-80 aircraft engine and is mainly used in power generation. MTU Maintenance has provided MRO services for this type of gas turbine since 1996.
Application: power generation, mechanical drive systems
Power category: 44,7 – 58 MW
Commercial aircraft engine: CF6-80
The LM2500™ is an industrial gas turbine made by GE and is based on the CF6-6 commercial aircraft engine. It is the most widely used gas turbine in the 25 - 37 MW power category, and MTU has been maintaining it since 1981.
Application: e.g. power generation, marine propulsion systems
Power category: 25 – 37 MW
Commercial aircraft engine: CF6-6
MTU Maintenance is the global market leader in customized service solutions for aero engines. With about 6,000 employees and a global network of locations, MTU Maintenance has already carried out more than 23,000 shop visits. Its great track record speaks for itself: MTU Maintenance has over 45 years of MRO experience and expertise, looks after more than 270 airline customers and offers services on a broad portfolio of more than 30 different engine types.
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