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EU technology program Newac now underway
Munich – The new European technology program Newac (New Aero Engine Core Concepts) was launched recently under the lead of MTU Aero Engines. This new research program is backed by the EU under its 6th Research Framework Program and commands an overall budget of €71 million. Newac will run for four years and aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 6 per cent and NOx emissions by 17 per cent through improvements to the engine core.