MTU Aero Engines acquires AeroDesignWorks to expand UAV propulsion

German aerospace manufacturer MTU Aero Engines AG announced the acquisition of AeroDesignWorks GmbH, a Cologne-based startup specializing in propulsion systems for UAVs and guided missiles. AeroDesignWorks will become a wholly owned subsidiary but remain legally independent.

“Through AeroDesignWorks, we are ensuring accelerated and substantial entry into a key growth sector.”airpronews.com

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• airpronews.comMTU Aero Engines Acquires AeroDesignWorks To Expand UAV Propulsion - AirPro NewsJeremy ComoglioApr 9, 2026

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