Pietro Rosa TBM is proud to announce that it has signed a 10 year long-term agreement with MTU Aero Engines to supply over half a million precision forged airfoils for the PW1100G-JM and PW1400G-JM series of high bi-pass Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines for use in Airbus A320neo and in Irkut MS-21 family of aircraft.

The agreement cements the relationship between MTU Aero Engines and Pietro Rosa TBM and underpins the collaboration between the two companies, leveraging on the respective strengths and building on the high technical proficiency of the partners.

This LTA encompasses the development of an innovative integrated precision forging cell along with a completely enclosed, fully automatic machining and finishing cell that includes all destructive and non-destructive testing.

The development of high-volume production methodology began two years ago and is already achieving consistent results.

Pietro Rosa TBM Group adds another milestone in its journey to develop its extensive engineering capabilities and the vertical integration of advanced technologies.

Mauro Fioretti, President and CEO of the Pietro Rosa TBM Group, stated:

"We feel honored to have been selected by MTU Aero Engines for this long-term agreement, which further demonstrates their trust in our ability to deliver excellence and underpins our strategy of building long-lasting business partnerships based on technology and quality with the world's leading aero engine manufacturers."

Uwe Bohm, Senior Vice President Procurement & Logistics, stated:

"Pietro Rosa TBM has proven to be a reliable partner for MTU Aero Engines during various projects over the recent years, both through excellent technical capabilities and outstanding customer orientation. Based on this strong and trustful partnership, we are looking forward to creating a critical supply chain within Europe in order to support our most important engine program. We have strong belief, Pietro Rosa's highly dedicated team will fulfill this very demanding project to our full satisfaction."