GE Increases H80 Turboprop Engine Production

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:35 PM ET

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GE Aviation is increasing production of its H80 turboprop engine family due to stronger-than-expected customer demand for the modernized, fuel-efficient engine.
The H80, manufactured in Prague, incorporates advanced design and materials for durability and extended service life, achieving multiple international certifications across various turboprop segments.
The H80 family has expanded with H75 and H85 derivative engines, with the H85 recently selected by China's CAIGA to power its new Primus 150 business aircraft.

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GE Aviation says interest in its H80 turboprop engine family has been stronger than expected, leading to a decision to increase production this year to meet customer demand.

The H80, a modernized version of the 1960s-era Walter M601, has been certified on the Thrush 510G agplane, as well as by Aircraft Industries in Europe for Czech-made L410 twin-turboprop re-engined with H80 engines. As those deliveries pick up pace, GE this year will increase production to more than 70 engines.