GE Increases H80 Turboprop Engine Production

Stephen Pope

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

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GE Aviation is significantly increasing production of its H80 turboprop engine family this year, targeting over 70 units, due to stronger-than-expected customer demand.
The H80, a modernized and fuel-efficient engine incorporating advanced design, has achieved multiple international certifications and is currently used in aircraft like the Thrush 510G and L410.
GE has introduced H75 and H85 derivative engines, expanding the family's reach into agricultural, commuter, utility, and business segments, with the H85 recently selected to power China's 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.