While many pilots know General Electric as a company with significant history—it was founded in 1892—they may not realize that GE’s Aviation division just celebrated 100 years in 2017. Its first product, in July 1919, was a supercharger for the then-popular Liberty engine. The division evolved to the point that by 1937, while it installed superchargers on the Boeing B-17, its first jet engine was in development.
GE Aviation Updates on Passport, Catalyst Programs
Key Takeaways:
- GE Aviation is actively advancing several key engine programs, including the supersonic Affinity, with recent updates presented at NBAA-BACE.
- The GE Passport turbofan engine, powering the Bombardier Global 7500, has surpassed 8,000 flight hours, performing to specification and demonstrating full compatibility with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- The GE Catalyst turboprop engine, a clean-sheet design for the Cessna Denali, is undergoing an extensive certification program and is projected for its first flight in early 2020.
- GE Aviation's Digital Group has partnered with Bombardier to provide fleet-wide connectivity and health monitoring through the Smart Link Plus program, aiming for faster return-to-service.
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