EUROJET Turbo GmbH appoints Ralf Breiling as new CEO

The Shareholders of the EUROJET Consortium have appointed Ralf Breiling (60) to the position of Chief Executive Officer of EUROJET Turbo GmbH (EUROJET) effective from 1 July 2024. He succeeds Gerhard Bähr upon his retirement, who has led the consortium since July 2020.

Ralf Breiling, who holds a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in the aerospace industry of over three decades. He has held a number of managerial roles at BMW-Rolls Royce GmbH, MTU Aero Engines GmbH, MTU Maintenance Hannover GmbH and MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce ITP GmbH (MTRI), where he was instrumental in driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency and achieving substantial business growth. His experience covers various engine programmes such as the BR715, EJ200, TP400 and MTR390. From 2018 until commencement of the position as EUROJET CEO, he led MTRI as Managing Director.

Mr Breiling expressed enthusiasm about the opportunities ahead:

‘I am honoured 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 the three core principles of innovation, customer satisfaction and operational excellence to drive continued success and create long-term value for our shareholders.’