TÜV Rheinland Awards ISO/IEC 27001 Certification to MTU Maintenance Zhuhai for Excellence in Information Security

TÜV Rheinland Awards ISO/IEC 27001 Certification to MTU Maintenance Zhuhai for Excellence in Information Security

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China has granted ISO/IEC 27001 certification to MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, validating the company’s strong information security management framework. The recognition affirms MTU-Z’s ability to safeguard sensitive aviation data and maintain global operational integrity in the MRO sector. The achievement builds on a 14-year partnership between the two organizations and underscores MTU-Z’s long-term commitment to quality, risk management, and digital resilience. The certification covers extensive security domains and positions MTU-Z as a trusted provider of engine maintenance services for clients worldwide.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, 28-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — TÜV Rheinland Greater China has awarded ISO/IEC 27001 certification to MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Co., Ltd. (MTU-Z), recognizing the company’s robust information security management system and its commitment to international standards in digital security. The certification ceremony took place on July 16, with attendees including Markus Braig, Quality/Safety Director and information security management lead at MTU-Z, and Ellen Zheng, Vice President of Certification of Management Systems at TÜV Rheinland Greater China.

In today’s digitally driven world, information security has become a vital part of operational excellence—especially in high-tech sectors like aircraft engine maintenance, where data protection, system reliability, and business continuity are non-negotiable. ISO/IEC 27001 is the globally accepted benchmark for information security management systems, covering areas such as access control, cryptography, asset and human resource security, operational security, system development, incident response, and third-party risk management.

MTU-Z’s successful certification highlights its capability to manage sensitive technical data securely and deliver high-quality, risk-resilient services in the global MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) sector.

Markus Braig emphasized the importance of this achievement, stating:
“In our business, which involves high-value assets and complex data, maintaining strong information security is essential for customer trust and sustainable growth. Achieving ISO/IEC 27001 certification represents a comprehensive upgrade across our processes and technologies, enabling us to serve our global clients with greater assurance.”

Ellen Zheng added:
“MTU-Z has set a strong example for the aviation engine maintenance industry in China. Our partnership dates back 14 years, and it’s an honour to support MTU-Z once again as they continue to raise the bar in management excellence. TÜV Rheinland remains committed to delivering professional certification services that support the industry’s high-quality development.”

As a global leader in independent auditing, testing, and certification, TÜV Rheinland offers end-to-end solutions aligned with major information security standards including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 42001, and TISAX. The organization helps enterprises across industries build resilient systems, strengthen regulatory compliance, and boost market competitiveness.

About MTU Maintenance Zhuhai

Established on April 6, 2001, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Co., Ltd. is a 50:50 joint venture for civil aero engine maintenance between China Southern Airlines Company Limited and MTU Aero Engines AG of Germany. Located in the Zhuhai Free Trade Zone, the company holds maintenance approvals from multiple aviation authorities, including the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As China’s largest and most advanced aero-engine maintenance facility in terms of investment scale and technical capability, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai specializes in maintaining narrow-body aircraft engines, including the CFM56-5B/-7, LEAP-1A/-1B, V2500-A5, and PW1100G-JM, serving customers across China, Asia, and globally.

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SOURCE: TÜV Rheinland