Executive Director
MTU Aero Engines – Program Director “Next European Fighter Engine”
Antoine Peugnet joined MTU Aero Engines in 2009, holding a range of positions across MRO, Production, and Product Support, where he developed a hands‑on understanding of both civil and military engine operations. He later advanced into leadership roles in military engine programme management, driving multinational coordination, aligning operational and technical requirements with national procurement authorities, and introducing modernised practices to enhance programme performance.
Antoine holds engineering degrees from École Centrale de Lyon and Technische Universität München, and completed the advanced executive training ECATA at ISAE‑SUPAERO.
Since 2024, Antoine serves as Program Director for FCAS at MTU Aero Engines and was also appointed Executive Director of EUMET GmbH. In these capacities, he leads the development of the Next Generation Fighter Engine (NGFE), a cornerstone of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), Europe’s flagship defence programme.