Hallbergmoos, Germany – On Monday, July 1st, 2024, the shareholders of the EUROJET Consortium announced the appointment of Ralf Breiling (60) as the new Chief Executive Officer of EUROJET Turbo GmbH (EUROJET). Breiling will officially take over the position on July 1st, succeeding Gerhard Bähr who has led the consortium since July 2020.
Breiling brings over three decades of experience and a proven track record of leadership in the aerospace industry. He holds a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich and has held various managerial roles at BMW-Rolls Royce GmbH, MTU Aero Engines GmbH, MTU Maintenance Hannover GmbH, and MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce ITP GmbH (MTRI). During his time at these companies, he was instrumental in driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and achieving substantial business growth. His experience includes working on engine programs such as the BR715, EJ200, TP400, and MTR390. Most recently, Breiling served as the Managing Director of MTRI.
In a statement, Breiling expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “I am honored to have been chosen to lead EUROJET Turbo GmbH into the future. The company has a rich history and a talented team, and I look forward to building on this strong foundation. Our industry is evolving rapidly, and my focus will be on innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence to drive continued success and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
EUROJET is responsible for managing the EJ200 engine program and its shareholders include Rolls-Royce (UK), MTU Aero Engines (Germany), ITP Aero (Spain), and Avio Aero (Italy). The EJ200 engine is known for its exceptional performance and innovative technology and is used in the Eurofighter Typhoon. With its exceptional performance and multi-role capability, the EJ200 engine is well-equipped to meet the requirements of air forces today and in the future.
Since its first production engine was delivered in 2003, over a thousand EJ200 engines have been delivered to air force customer fleets in nine nations. The engine has also achieved over 1.5 million flying hours.
High-resolution images of the EJ200 can be downloaded from http://www.eurojet.de/media.
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