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 provided updates on its engine programs, including the GE Passport, which has surpassed 8,000 flight hours and demonstrated sustainable aviation fuel compatibility, and the GE Catalyst turboprop.
- The GE Catalyst engine is undergoing an extensive certification program with new rigorous FAA tests, and its first flight is anticipated for early 2020.
- GE Aviation's Digital Group announced a partnership with Bombardier to power its Smart Link Plus connected aircraft program, focusing on fleet-wide connectivity and health monitoring.
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