Rolls-Royce Deutschland and ITP Aero have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, development, manufacture and support of a cutting-edge Wingman Engine, aimed at large remote carriers.
During the MoU signing ceremony, a mock-up of the Wingman Engine concept was unveiled, showcasing the power and propulsion solution to a wide audience at the ILA Berlin Airshow. This agreement signifies a German-Spanish partnership, building on the long-standing relationship between the two companies that has flourished for over a decade.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Dirk Geisinger, Chairman Rolls-Royce Deutschland, and Carlos Alzola, Managing Director ITP Aero and was attended by representatives from both nations' Ministry of Defence, government representatives, politicians and industry, celebrating the initiative of providing a European power and propulsion solution that underpins the unique engine design and manufacturing capabilities in Germany and Spain.
The Wingman Engine is a European solution designed to meet the development and production cost requirements of various large remote carrier designs. The engine concept is based on the Advance2 core demonstrator, the most powerful and efficient core engine technology in its class, currently powering both commercial and military platforms. The Advance2 core, the foundation of the Pearl business jet engine family, has already demonstrated its world-class competitiveness and has been selected to power five aircraft types from various manufacturers.
This defence application benefits from significant investments already made by both companies in civil and dual-use technologies, making it a cost-efficient European solution.
