Design, development and manufacturing activities for the TP400-D6 engine are carried out by the Europrop International (EPI) consortium established jointly by MTU Aero Engines, Snecma, Rolls-Royce and Rolls-Royce ITP Aero. TEI participates in this project as the risk and revenue partner with Rolls-Royce ITP Aero.
The first flight of the engine was performed with A400M aircraft in Seville, Spain in late 2009, and it was released to service in late 2013.
TEI is responsible for design, development, prototype production, assembly, testing, mass production and post-sales support of the following work packages: