This landmark moment that comes at a critical time for European security. At the same time, the EJ200 engine has achieved 2 million engine flying hours, with two EJ200 engines powering each Typhoon aircraft.
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“One million flying hours is a truly historic milestone that reflects three decades of teamwork, innovation, and commitment from thousands of people across Europe”, said Jorge Tamarit-Degenhardt, Chief Executive Officer of Eurofighter. “The Eurofighter Typhoon is recognised globally as a cornerstone of NATO and allied air defence, fully interoperable and adaptable to a wide range of mission requirements.”
“Reaching two million flying hours is a proud and exciting moment for the EJ200 engine and everyone behind it”, stated Ralf Breiling, Chief Executive Officer of Eurojet Turbo GmbH.
Today, around 80 per cent of the Eurofighter Core Nations’ operational air missions are flown by Typhoon jets, which demonstrates its exceptional mission reliability.
The multitude of activities, performed by the Typhoon in Europe and the Middle East, include air policing, joint patrol initiatives, combat missions and Quick Reaction Alert, delivering critical air combat mass for the Eurofighter nations and beyond.
The Eurofighter programme supports over 100,000 jobs across 400 companies in Europe. As Europe’s largest defence programme, Eurofighter continues to demonstrate its critical role in maintaining European security and sustaining the continent’s defence industrial base.
