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• Kyoo Joo Chae to head the MTU Aero Engines Seoul Representative Office

Seoul, South Korea, November 18, 2011 – MTU Aero Engines opened a new sales office in Seoul in South Korea today. The MTU Aero Engines Seoul Representative Office is managed by Kyoo Joo Chae. His main responsibility will be to market the leading German engine manufacturer's high-tech repair procedures. "We are excited to have attracted someone of Kyoo Joo Chae’s background and in-depth knowledge of the industry to this position. He worked as Head of Engineering for Korean Airlines for many years," commented Dr. Stefan Weingartner, President Commercial Maintenance at MTU.

About MTU Aero Engines
MTU Aero Engines is Germany's only independent engine manufacturer and an established global player in the industry. The company has a workforce of some 8,200 employees. In fiscal 2010, MTU posted some 2.7 billion euros in consolidated sales. The company is the world's largest independent provider of maintenance services for commercial engines. Its commitment to service is reflected in its motto "Repair beats Replacement". Owing to their innovative processes and decades of experience, MTU's repair experts succeed in repairing even heavily worn parts, components and accessories at an affordable price. MTU's high-tech repair approaches are globally unique, mostly patented and known under the trademark MTUPlus Repairs. MTU is a global technology leader also in the fields of low-pressure turbines, high-pressure compressors, and manufacturing techniques.