New GE Turboprop To Power Cessna Single

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 08:36 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

GE Aviation launched its new Advanced Turboprop engine for the general aviation market, with an anticipated market launch in 2018.
The engine promises significant performance and efficiency gains, including 10% more power at 30,000 feet and a 20% reduction in fuel burn compared to the Pratt & Whitney PT6, thanks to advanced computer controls.
Its initial application will be in a new Textron single-engine turboprop, designed to accommodate up to 12 people.

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GE Aviation on Monday launched a new turboprop engine for the general aviation market, saying its Advanced Turboprop will offer unparalleled performance and efficiency when it reaches the market in 2018.

The first application for the product is a single-engine turboprop under development by Textron with room to accommodate up to 12 people and offer a range of 1,500 nm and a cruise speed of 280 knots.