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COMPONENTS

MTU Aero Mufacturer, has unveiled significant advancements
TU Aero Engines, Germany’s leading engine man-

Engines through its participation in the Clean Sky 2 research
program. Working alongside strategic partners GKN
Aerospace Sweden and the German Aerospace Center
progresses on (DLR – Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt),
MTU has focused on enhancing the low-pressure
turbine (LPT) and high-pressure compressor (HPC) com-
efficient turbine ponents. These developments are expected to influ-
ence the next generation of geared turbofan engines,
marking a substantial leap towards cleaner and more
and compressor efficient aviation.
“We focused on how our components work with
their neighboring modules, and we especially want to
technologies optimize their interactions. In our collaboration with
GKN and the DLR, we perfectly integrated the strengths
of each partner: GKN’s competence with large struc-
MTU Aero Engines, working alongside strategic tural components and DLR’s experience in the area of
partners GKN Aerospace Sweden and the German testing, as well as MTU’s expertise with compressors,
turbines, and systems,” said Dr. Claus Riegler, Senior
Aerospace Center has focused on enhancing the LPT Vice President Technology & Engineering Advanced
and HPC components to influence the next generation Programs, MTU Aero Engines in Munich.
of geared turbofan engines. Specifically, MTU examined the inlet and exit case for

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