As part of the MoU signature ceremony, a mock-up of a Wingman Engine concept was unveiled with the power and propulsion solution being presented to a wide audience at ILA Berlin Airshow. The MoU between Rolls-Royce Deutschland and ITP Aero will foster a German-Spanish approach, leveraging a long-lasting relationship between both companies that has spanned more than a decade.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Dirk Geisinger, Chairman Rolls-Royce Deutschland, and Carlos Alzola, Managing Director ITP Aero, on 5th June 2024 at ILA Berlin Airshow and was attended by representatives from both nations’ Ministry of Defence, government representatives, politicians and industry, celebrating the initiative of providing a European power and propulsion solution that underpins the unique engine design and manufacturing capabilities in Germany and Spain.
The Wingman Engine is a European solution capable of meeting development and product cost requirements for various large remote carrier designs. The engine concept builds on the Advance2 core demonstrator – the most powerful and efficient core engine technology in its class – which currently powers commercial and military platforms. The Advance2 core, the backbone of the Pearl business jet engine family, has already proven its world-class competitiveness and has been selected to power five aircraft types from various manufacturers.
This defence application benefits from significant investments both companies already made in civil and dual-use technologies, making it a cost-efficient European solution.