Europrop International GmbH (EPI) today signed an In-Service Support (ISS) agreement with the Malaysian government for the TP400 turboprop engines powering the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s A400M military transport aircraft, at the 2017 Langkawi International Maritime & aerospace Exhibition (LIMA).The agreement was signed by Christophe Bruneau, President of EPI, and Dato’ Sri Abdul Rahim Mohamad Radzi, Secretary General at the …
Christophe Bruneau named Executive President of EPI Europrop International GmbH
As Ian CRAWFORD’s mandate as President of EPI Europrop International GmbH comes to an end, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Christophe BRUNEAU as President of EPI with full responsibility to manage the TP400 engine program with effect from 1st of September 2016. Christophe arrives at a critical phase for the TP400 program as we ensure the Power …
EPI welcomes the UK Royal Air Force as a new operator of the TP400
Europrop International (EPI) has welcomed the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) as the latest operator of the TP400 powered Airbus A400M transport aircraft. The A400M is powered by four of EPI’s TP400 engines each generating 11,000 shaft horsepower, making them the most powerful turboprops in the Western world. EPI President Ian Crawford said: “We are delighted that the TP400 powered …
Europrop International celebrates 100th TP400-D6
The EPI Europrop International (EPI) engine consortium has completed the 100th TP400-D6 production-standard engine to power the Airbus A400M military airlifter. On Tuesday, November 11, MTU Aero Engines in Munich hosted a celebration to mark this special occasion. The 100th TP400-D6 will go to the German Air Force’s engine fleet, as part of the in-service support programme. MTU performs the …
Europrop International delivers engines for German Air Force’s first A400M airlifter
Europrop International GmbH has delivered the four TP400 turboprop engines which will power the German Air Force’s first A400M transport aircraft. The engines were dispatched to the Airbus Defense and Space final assembly line in Seville, Spain. This delivery comes at the same time as the completion of EPI’s 50th production-standard engine. Europrop International’s president, Ian Crawford, said: “These are …
EPI welcomes the Turkish Air Force as a new operator of the TP400
Europrop International (EPI) has welcomed the Turkish Air Force as the second operator of the TP400 powered Airbus A400M transport aircraft. The A400M is powered by four of EPI’s TP400 engines each generating 11,000 shaft horsepower, making them the most powerful turboprops in the Western world. EPI President Ian Crawford said: “We are pleased to welcome Turkey as an operator …
EPI congratulates Airbus Military on first A400M delivery
Europrop International (EPI) has congratulated Airbus Military on the official handover of the first production A400M transport aircraft to the French Air Force. The A400M is powered by four of EPI’s TP400 engines, the most powerful turboprops in the Western world. Speaking on the occasion of the official delivery event, EPI President Ian Crawford said: “Everyone at EPI, our partner …
Ian Crawford named President of EPI Europrop International GmbH
EPI Europrop International GmbH (EPI) has announced that Ian Crawford has been appointed President with full responsibility to manage the TP400 engine programme. Ian joins EPI from partner company Rolls-Royce and replaces Simon Henley who will return to Rolls-Royce to take up another position. Ian previously held the position of Executive Vice President for Services in the Rolls-Royce civil engine …
Europrop delivers engines for first production A400M
EPI Europrop International (EPI) has started delivery of the first production series TP400-D6 engines which will power the French Air Force’s first A400M military transport aircraft into service in early 2013. The engines were assembled in Munich from modules produced by the four EPI partner companies – ITP, MTU, Rolls-Royce and Snecma – prior to testing in Berlin and dispatch …