Eurojet Partners with NETMA to Deliver 56 Advanced EJ200 Engines for Germany’s Air Force
Eurojet Turbo GmbH (EUROJET), the leading consortium behind the powerful EJ200 engine for the Eurofighter Typhoon, has officially signed a contract with the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to supply 56 new EJ200 engines to the German Air Force.
This significant agreement, finalized in Munich, sees Miguel Angel Martin Perez, General Manager of NETMA, and Gerhard Bähr, CEO of EUROJET, collaborating on a new order for Tranche 4 Typhoon fighter aircraft, solidifying the advancement of European defense technology.
The local production of these cutting-edge engine modules will be executed by EUROJET’s four partner companies: Rolls-Royce, MTU Aero Engines, ITP Aero, and Avio Aero. MTU Aero Engines will handle the final assembly, with engine deliveries to the German customer slated to commence in 2023.
In a statement regarding the contract finalization, Mr. Bähr emphasized the significance of this agreement: “This contract signature is a clear affirmation of confidence in the Typhoon platform and the performance and sustainability of the EJ200 engines that power it. It also underscores the high level of trust in our consortium and the European industrial base, which will ensure the retention of highly skilled jobs within the aerospace sector for years to come.”
The EUROJET consortium plays a pivotal role in managing the EJ200 engine program, which includes shareholders such as Rolls-Royce (UK), MTU Aero Engines (Germany), ITP Aero (Spain), and Avio Aero (Italy). Renowned for its innovative technology, the EJ200 engine consistently showcases exceptional performance within the Eurofighter Typhoon. Its remarkable track record, versatility across multiple roles, and high operational availability at competitive life-cycle costs make it ideally suited to meet current and future air force demands.
Since the inception of production in 2003, more than a thousand EJ200 engines have been delivered to air forces across nine nations, accumulating over 1 million engine flying hours, highlighting its reliability and effectiveness in modern military aviation.
