Gerhard Bähr appointed new CEO of EUROJET Turbo GmbH

Gerhard Bähr, who holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, has a proven track record in the aerospace industry of over three decades giving him a unique understanding of the aerospace business from multiple vantage points. He began his professional career as a test performance engineer in MTU Aero Engines (MTU) in 1987 and following US resident engineering and programme positions, took on the role of Senior Manager for MTU Central Processes on his return to Germany. This was followed by Director of MTU Blisk Production and later Program Director TP400 / Tyne / Larzac. From 2016 until commencement of the position as EUROJET CEO, he led the MTU Erding site as Director of Military Engine Maintenance and Assembly.

Mr Bähr stated: ‘I am very pleased to be taking on this new opportunity as the EJ200 Engine Programme is gearing up for some exciting years ahead. We look forward to a decision later this year on additional orders from some of our core nations, notably Germany and Spain, while together with our colleagues over at Eurofighter we are also working on notable international sales campaigns in particular in Finland and Switzerland amongst others.’