MT-Propeller
MT-Propeller is a German founder-owned manufacturer of natural composite propellers for general aviation and turboprop aircraft, holding 230+ STCs and serving as OEM supplier to over 90% of European and 55% of US aircraft manufacturers through its headquarters, regional entities, and 62 factory-certified service centers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersAtting, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MT-Propeller does
MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH is a German privately-held manufacturer of natural composite propellers for piston and turboprop aircraft, founded in 1981 by Gerd Mühlbauer and headquartered at Straubing Airport in Atting, Germany. The company produces a portfolio of 30+ certified propeller models ranging from 2-blade hydraulic and electric constant-speed propellers through 5-blade scimitar designs to the world-first 7-blade Silent 7 platform, plus a 4-blade Warbird propeller for historic aircraft and rotors/actuation systems for helicopter applications. Underlying technology centers on natural composite blades with bonded nickel alloy or stainless steel leading edges, offering unlimited blade life, FOD repairability, and industry-leading vibration damping relative to aluminum or foam-core alternatives. The company holds 230+ Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) across EASA, FAA, TCCA Canada, ANAC Brazil, AFAC Mexico, CAA UK, and other authorities, with no active Airworthiness Directives on its products.
MT-Propeller operates three production facilities in Germany (15,000 sqm headquarters plus a 5,000 sqm dedicated composite blade plant), with regional service entities in Florida (MT-Propeller USA), Czech Republic (Avia Propeller), and Ontario, Canada (MT-Propeller Canada, a joint venture with AMK Aviation established April 2026). The fleet has accumulated over 200 million flight hours across 34,500+ propeller systems and 135,000+ blades, served by a global network of 62 factory-certified service centers. The company serves as OEM supplier for more than 90% of the European aircraft industry and 55% of the US aircraft industry, with named OEM customers including Pilatus, Cessna, Piper, Cirrus, Diamond, Beechcraft, and Mooney.
Revenue is generated through four streams: OEM propeller sales to aircraft manufacturers, aftermarket STC kit sales to aircraft owners and operators, service/repair/overhaul (provided through subsidiary MT-Propeller Gerd Muehlbauer GmbH, FAA and EASA Part 145 certified, servicing both MT-Propellers and competitor brands McCauley, Hartzell, Sensenich, Woodward, and Goodrich), and spare parts. The business is founder-owned, organically financed, with approximately 280-285 employees worldwide and Bavaria's Best 50 recognition in 2024 for above-average five-year sales and headcount growth.
MT-Propeller firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MT-Propeller
- Legal name
- MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH
- Website
- https://mt-propeller.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- MT-Propeller is a German founder-owned manufacturer of natural composite propellers for general aviation and turboprop aircraft, holding 230+ STCs and serving as OEM supplier to over 90% of European and 55% of US aircraft manufacturers through its headquarters, regional entities, and 62 factory-certified service centers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MT-Propeller industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aircraft Propellers
- NAICS
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364)
- SIC
- Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Propellers, Rotors & Open-Rotor Propulsors (IMABADAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Rotorcraft Engines & Propulsion Integration (IMABABAF)
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Where MT-Propeller is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Atting
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
MT-Propeller business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Propeller Sales (OEM and Aftermarket): Sale of natural composite propellers to aircraft manufacturers (OEM) and aircraft owners/operators (aftermarket/STC market). Product range includes 2-blade to 7-blade propellers for piston and turbine engines up to 5000hp.
- Service, Repair and Overhaul: Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for MT-Propellers and other propeller manufacturers (McCauley, Hartzell, Sensenich, Woodward, Goodrich). Includes composite repair, chemical treatment (anodizing, cadmium plating), NDT, hub rework, and tear down inspections.
- Spare Parts Sales: Sale of spare parts including exchange propellers, blades, and components. Large stock of spare parts ensures short turn around time.
- STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) Licensing: Development and certification of STCs for propeller installations on specific aircraft models, generating revenue through the certification and kit sales for approved installations.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels4 records
MT-Propeller product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MT-Propeller designs, manufactures, and certifies natural composite aircraft propellers ranging from 2-blade to 7-blade configurations for piston and turbine engines up to 5000hp. The company sells propellers directly to aircraft manufacturers (OEM) and to aircraft owners/operators through Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) kits covering 230+ certified installations. The product line includes the Silent 7 series (MTV-37, MTV-47), Quiet Fan Jet MTV-27, scimitar propeller families (MTV-9, MTV-12, MTV-14, MTV-16), electric-controlled MTV-18, and warbird MTV-4-1, along with maintenance, repair, and overhaul services through its subsidiary.
Product overview
MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH is the world leading natural composite propeller manufacturer, producing 30 certified propeller models from 2-blade to 7-blade hydraulic constant speed propellers for engines up to 5000hp, and 2-blade to 4-blade electrically controlled variable pitch propellers for engines up to 350hp, plus 2-blade fixed pitch propellers. The product portfolio includes the flagship MTV-47 and MTV-37 'Silent 7' 7-blade propellers (world's first), the MTV-27 'Quiet Fan Jet' 5-blade propeller, and various 2-4 blade models (MTV-21, MTV-18, MTV-9, MTV-12, MTV-14, MTV-16) for applications ranging from motor gliders to regional airliners. Propellers are made from natural composite material with bonded nickel alloy leading edges, have unlimited blade life, are FOD repairable, and feature vibration damping characteristics. The company offers STC-certified installations for hundreds of aircraft models and provides global service through 62 factory-certified service centers. Related services include overhaul, repair, and sales through subsidiary MT-Propeller Gerd Muehlbauer GmbH.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Silent 7 (MTV-37) Propeller World's first 7-blade hydraulic constant speed propeller ('Silent 7') for turboprop aircraft including Piper PA-46-600TP/701TP, Shorts SC7, and Honeywell TPE331 engines. Features natural composite blades with bonded nickel alloy leading edges, no life limitation, FOD repairable, and vibration damping for nearly vibration-free operation.
- Silent 7 (MTV-47) Propeller 7-blade hydraulic constant speed propeller for Pilatus PC-12, Beech King Air 300/350 series, and Short Skyvan. TBO 3600 hours or 6 years. Provides 4-6 dB(A) noise reduction inside cabin and significant vibration reduction.
- Quiet Fan Jet (MTV-27) Propeller 5-blade scimitar hydraulic constant speed propeller for turboprops up to 5000hp. Used on Beech King Air 200/300/350, Cessna 208 Caravan, Airtractor AT-602/AT-802, Piper PA-46, Mitsubishi MU-2B, M7 Aerospace SA227, Beech 1900. TBO 4500 hours or 6 years.
- MTV-14 Scimitar Propeller
Quantifiable outcome
- Noise reduction: 6-7 dB(A) cabin noise reduction, 4 dB(A) outside noise reduction with Silent 7 on PC-12
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Companies that use MT-Propeller
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
MT-Propeller technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
MT-Propeller partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- MT-Propeller Canada Inc.coreMT-Propeller and AMK Aviation Inc. together founded MT-Propeller Canada Inc. to provide enhanced service and support for Canadian/North American customers operating composite propellers. AMK Aviation Inc. operates out of Murillo, ON in Canada. Mike Gauthier (President of AMK) and Martin Albrecht (VP of MT-Propeller) jointly announced this new company.
- Avia Propeller s.r.o.coreAvia Propeller is the MT-Propeller service station in Czech Republic, providing sales and service for Czech and Eastern European customers. Located at Beranových 666, 199 00 Praha 9 - Letňany.
- MT-Propeller USA, Inc.coreMT-Propeller USA, Inc. is the dedicated service station in Florida serving North American customers. Located at 1180 Airport Terminal Drive, DeLand, FL 32724, USA.
- AMK Aviation Inc.coreAMK Aviation Inc. has worked with MT-Propeller for more than 15 years as dealer providing sales, service, spare parts and field support for Canadian/North American customers. Based in Murillo, Ontario, Canada.
- Airbus HelicoptersflagshipMT-Propeller received the AIRBUS Helicopters Innovation Award for participation in the Airbus former Eurocopter X3 program and the current Airbus Racer program. MT-Propeller delivers propellers (Rotors) and Hydraulic Actuation Systems for Airbus helicopters.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MT-Propeller competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Garmin: Garmin supplies avionics and the EIS (Engine Information System) that integrates with MT-Propeller's STC installations (e.g., Piper Meridian PT6A-135A conversion). Garmin is an enabling ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but its product roadmap and certification priorities materially affect MT-Propeller's STC economics.
Direct peers
- Sensenich Propeller: Sensenich is a US-based propeller manufacturer serving the light GA, experimental, and ultralight segments. While smaller than Hartzell or MT-Propeller, it competes in fixed-pitch and two-blade constant-speed segments that overlap with MT-Propeller's lower-power product lines.
- WhirlWind Propellers: US-based composite propeller manufacturer focused on experimental, light sport, and certified GA aircraft. WhirlWind competes with MT-Propeller in the natural composite propeller segment, particularly for the experimental and LSA categories where MT-Propeller is expanding.
- Hartzell Propeller: Hartzell is the largest US general aviation propeller manufacturer and MT-Propeller's most direct global competitor. It sells OEM propellers to most of the same US airframers (Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft) and competes head-to-head in the STC aftermarket where MT-Propeller's 230+ STCs overlap heavily.
- McCauley Propeller (Textron Aviation): McCauley, now part of Textron Aviation (Cessna parent), produces propellers primarily for Cessna aircraft and supplies the broader GA aftermarket. It is the third major propeller OEM alongside MT-Propeller and Hartzell, with deep installed base on Cessna platforms that MT-Propeller targets via STCs.
- Hoffmann Propeller: German-based composite propeller manufacturer serving general aviation and motor glider segments. Hoffmann is a regional European competitor to MT-Propeller with overlap in the light aircraft and Rotax-powered segments, though smaller in scale and STC coverage.
- Duc Propellers: French propeller manufacturer specializing in composite propellers for general aviation and military applications. Duc competes with MT-Propeller in the European composite propeller market for piston and light turboprop aircraft, including on Cirrus and Diamond platforms.
Emerging players
- Airmaster Propellers: New Zealand-based propeller manufacturer producing composite propellers for light and sport aviation. Airmaster is a smaller emerging competitor to MT-Propeller in the natural composite segment, primarily focused on Rotax-powered light aircraft.
Regional players
- Woodcomp Propellers: Czech Republic propeller manufacturer producing wooden and composite propellers primarily for European GA and ultralight markets. Woodcomp competes with MT-Propeller in the Central/Eastern European market where MT-Propeller already operates via Avia Propeller s.r.o.
Broad incumbents
- Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC): P&WC manufactures the PT6A turboprop engines that MT-Propeller's MTV-27 and MTV-47 propellers are commonly paired with (e.g., Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350). While not a propeller competitor, P&WC is the dominant engine supplier across MT-Propeller's target platforms and a key ecosystem partner for the X-Range Meridian conversion.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
MT-Propeller social profiles
Digital presenceMT-Propeller compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance13 records
MT-Propeller financial estimates
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MT-Propeller leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
MT-Propeller subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
MT-Propeller funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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MT-Propeller M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about MT-Propeller
What does MT-Propeller do?
MT-Propeller designs, manufactures, and certifies natural composite aircraft propellers ranging from 2-blade to 7-blade configurations for piston and turbine engines up to 5000hp. The company sells propellers directly to aircraft manufacturers (OEM) and to aircraft owners/operators through Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) kits covering 230+ certified installations. The product line includes the Silent 7 series (MTV-37, MTV-47), Quiet Fan Jet MTV-27, scimitar propeller families (MTV-9, MTV-12, MTV-14, MTV-16), electric-controlled MTV-18, and warbird MTV-4-1, along with maintenance, repair, and overhaul services through its subsidiary.
Is MT-Propeller a public or private company?
MT-Propeller is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was MT-Propeller founded?
MT-Propeller was founded in 1981. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is MT-Propeller based?
MT-Propeller is headquartered in Atting, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does MT-Propeller make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Propeller Sales (OEM and Aftermarket) is the primary driver. The others are service, Repair and Overhaul, spare Parts Sales and STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) Licensing.
Who are MT-Propeller's main competitors?
Garmin is listed as an others. Direct peers are Sensenich Propeller, WhirlWind Propellers, Hartzell Propeller, McCauley Propeller (Textron Aviation), Hoffmann Propeller and Duc Propellers. Airmaster Propellers is listed as an emerging player. Woodcomp Propellers is listed as a regional player. Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does MT-Propeller have an API?
No public API is recorded for MT-Propeller.
What industry is MT-Propeller in?
MT-Propeller's product category is Aircraft Propellers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABADAI, Propellers, Rotors & Open-Rotor Propulsors, with a secondary code of IMABABAF, Rotorcraft Engines & Propulsion Integration. Its NAICS code is 336413 and its SIC code is 3724.