Turbo-Union is controlled by a Board of Directors consisting of representatives from the three partner companies. The work of the partnership is co-ordinated by functional groups which are able to draw freely and effectively on the vast experience and resources of the parent companies.

Each partner has overall responsibility for the design and manufacture of specific sections of the engine. The main centres of activity are at Rolls-Royce in Bristol, MTU in Munich and Avio in Turin, each centre having its own R&O build line.