MTU Aero Engines will benefit substantially from the contract for the Tranche 3A production order for the Eurofighter/Typhoon, which has now been concluded. MTU has a 30-percent workshare in the production of the EJ200 engine powering Europe’s most powerful fighter aircraft. The first Tranche 3 contract is for 112 aircraft and 241 engines. MTU expects to reap about 250 million euros in revenues from the deal.
Egon Behle, MTU Aero Engines CEO, said on the occasion of the signing of the contract: “We very much welcome the decision to go forward with procurement. It will allow us to continue production, including final assembly, without interruption. The move will result in cost savings for all parties involved and moreover also secure about 600 high-tech jobs at MTU in Munich.”
