MTU Maintenance Reports 18 Percent Revenue Growth in 2025

This article is based on an official press release from MTU Aero Engines.

MTU Maintenance reported strong operational results for 2025, marked by an 18 percent year-over-year increase in revenues and growth across all its market segments. According to a company press release, the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) specialist generated just over €6 billion in MRO revenues for the broader MTU group.

Throughout the year, the global MTU Maintenance network processed approximately 1,500 engines, cementing its status as the world’s second-largest MRO service provider. To support this operational volume, the company expanded its global workforce to more than 7,000 engine experts spread across five continents.

Driven by high demand for narrowbody engine services, MTU is now focusing on aggressive capacity expansions and new program inductions. The company stated that it is heavily investing in its facilities worldwide to ensure its network is prepared for sustained future growth.

Record Revenues and Engine Program Dominance

The revenue surge in 2025 was largely fueled by shop visits for three major engine programs. According to the official release, Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines accounted for one-third of the total shop visits. This was followed by IAE’s V2500 engines at 25 percent and CFM International’s CFM56 engines at 14 percent. The remainder of the shop visits were distributed across the company’s widebody, regional, business jet, and industrial gas turbine (IGT) portfolios.

Company leadership expressed confidence in the network’s trajectory. Ottmar Pfänder, who took over as Chief Program Officer at MTU Aero Engines at the beginning of 2026, highlighted the strategic importance of the past year’s achievements.

“The MTU Maintenance network has yet again posted record results and is positioned for growth.”

Pfänder added in the press release that 2025 served as a cornerstone year for future capacity expansions, noting that MTU’s engine experts are fully committed to preparing the network for upcoming industry challenges.

Global Network Expansions and New Capabilities

Americas and Europe

A major focal point for the company is MTU Maintenance Fort Worth. The Texas-based facility is transitioning from a dedicated on-site service specialist to a comprehensive disassembly, assembly, and testing (DAT) facility. The press release notes that its core programs will feature CFM International’s LEAP engine and GE Aerospace’s GEnx. The first induction of the LEAP-1B variant is scheduled for mid-2026.

In Europe, MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg has expanded its PW800 engine program to encompass comprehensive engine MRO. Meanwhile, the Ludwigsfelde location is constructing a new production facility to boost IGT capacities, targeting a 30 percent increase in shop-visit volume in the coming years.

Further east, EME Aero, MTU’s joint venture with Lufthansa Technik in Poland, inducted its 1,000th engine and inaugurated a second test cell. The facility expects to reach an operating volume of 500 shop visits per year starting in 2028. Additionally, MTU Maintenance Serbia is ramping up operations, aiming for an estimated 470,000 annual working hours by 2029.

Asia-Pacific and Ancillary Services

In the Asia-Pacific region, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai opened a secondary production facility in Jinwan dedicated to the PW1100G-JM program. Once fully ramped up, the combined annual capacity of the two Zhuhai sites will exceed 700 shop visits, according to the company.

MTU’s ancillary services also saw notable growth. The ON-SITEPlus service network attended over 1,000 events in 2025. Furthermore, MTU Maintenance Lease Services grew its operations by 20 percent, recording more than 90 transactions and expanding its lease pool to 140 assets, including newly added LEAP and GEnx engines.

AirPro News analysis

We observe that the 18 percent revenue jump and strategic facility expansions highlight the aviation industry’s ongoing reliance on established MRO providers to keep both legacy and next-generation engines on wing. As supply chain constraints continue to challenge new aircraft deliveries, we believe robust MRO networks like MTU’s are critical for airlines seeking to maximize the lifespan of their existing fleets. The aggressive ramp-up of LEAP and GTF capabilities indicates a clear industry pivot toward supporting the latest narrowbody workhorses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What were MTU Maintenance’s total MRO revenues in 2025?

According to the company, MTU Maintenance generated just over €6 billion in MRO revenues in 2025, representing an 18 percent year-over-year increase.

Which engine types accounted for the most shop visits?

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines made up one-third of total shop visits, followed by IAE’s V2500 at 25 percent and CFM International’s CFM56 at 14 percent.

What is the new role of the MTU Maintenance Fort Worth facility?

The Texas location is transitioning into a disassembly, assembly, and testing (DAT) facility, with core programs focused on CFM International’s LEAP engine and GE Aerospace’s GEnx.

Sources

• MTU Aero Engines