Safran, MTU, and Avio Aero to Jointly Develop New European Engine for Future Military Rotorcraft

Safran, MTU, and Avio Aero to jointly develop new European engine for future military rotorcraft

The ENGHE is scheduled to power Europe’s next generation military rotorcraft from around 2040. The new engine will be entirely European and will feature advanced technology with reduced fuel consumption, full compatibility with sustainable aviation fuel, and enhanced electric hybridisation. The development effort will be evenly shared among the three partners, who aim to provide European armed forces with a high-performance, cost-effective and m…

Engine makers tout “Plan A” but have “Plan B” backups in R&D - Leeham News and Analysis

Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton June 23, 2025, © Leeham News, Paris: CFM International touts its Open Fan RISE engine as the wave of the future. (CFM is a 50-50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran.) Rival... Read More The post Engine makers tout “Plan A” but have “Plan B” backups in R&D appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

Avio Aero partners with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to power Europe’s next generation of military helicopters - EDR Magazine

June 18, 2025 – Engine experts Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero have joined forces to strengthen European sovereignty. The three aerospace companies plan to develop the future ENGHE (European Next Generation Helicopter Engine), a new 100% European engine for Europe’s next generation of military rotorcraft, scheduled to enter into service around 2040. At Paris Air Show, a long-term partnership agreement was signed to this…