Maintenance and Modifications
Eco-friendly APU under development for business jets
Microturbo, a subsidiary of Safran Group company Turbomeca, has finalized a partnership with Triumph Gear Systems of Park City, Utah, for the development o

Microturbo, a subsidiary of Safran Group company Turbomeca, has finalized a partnership with Triumph Gear Systems of Park City, Utah, for the development of a gearbox for its new e-APU line of auxiliary power units, which are being specifically designed for business jets requiring 15 to 90 kWe power (up to 150 shaft horsepower).

“The signature of this partnership agreement is a major step toward the launch of a new-generation auxiliary power units designed to meet the needs of future business jets which require more electrical power,” said Jean-Louise Chenard, Microturbo deputy general manager.