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 with improved performance and simplified operation.
- A key innovation is the extensive use of additive manufacturing (3D printing), which reduces 855 traditionally manufactured parts to just 12, leading to significant reductions in weight, fuel burn, and production complexity, while enhancing durability.
- Selected to power Textron Aviation's new Cessna Denali, the engine's efficiencies will enable a better cabin experience and lower operating costs, with entry into service targeted for 2020 after current certification testing.
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