GE Aviation has a name for its new Advanced Turboprop engine that its engineers began development work on in 2012. The ATP engine is now the GE Catalyst Advanced Turboprop, a name that “represents GE Aviation’s commitment to moving the turboprop market forward through innovation.”
GE Reveals Name for Advanced Turboprop Engine
Key Takeaways:
- GE Aviation has named its new Advanced Turboprop engine the "GE Catalyst," aiming to innovate the turboprop market through advanced performance, reduced pilot workload, and improved product support.
- A hallmark of the GE Catalyst is its groundbreaking use of additive manufacturing, reducing 855 conventional parts to just 12 3-D printed components, which significantly cuts weight and enhances fuel efficiency and durability.
- Selected to power the new Cessna Denali, the engine represents over $400 million in development investment, has begun initial testing, and is targeting entry into service by 2020 after certification.
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