Catalyst Turboprop Engine Achieves FAA Certification
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has achieved FAA certification for its Catalyst turboprop engine, marking a significant milestone as the first new centerline turboprop engine of the 21st century. The certification process involved extensive testing with over 23 engines and 190 component tests, completing more than 8,000 hours of operation.
The Catalyst engine features an industry-leading 16:1 overall pressure ratio, delivering up to 18% better fuel consumption and 10% higher cruise power compared to competitors. Key innovations include two stages of variable stator vanes, cooled high-pressure turbine blades, and additive manufacturing components.
Designed and manufactured at GE Aerospace sites across Europe, including facilities in Italy, Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany, the engine will power the Beechcraft Denali aircraft.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) ha ottenuto la certificazione FAA per il suo motore turbopropulsore Catalyst, segnando una tappa significativa come il primo motore turbopropulsore a linea centrale del 21° secolo. Il processo di certificazione ha comportato test approfonditi con oltre 23 motori e 190 test di componenti, completando più di 8.000 ore di funzionamento.
Il motore Catalyst presenta un rapporto di pressione complessivo leader nel settore di 16:1, offrendo fino al 18% in meno di consumo di carburante e il 10% di potenza di crociera in più rispetto ai concorrenti. Tra le innovazioni chiave ci sono due stadi di alette di statore variabili, pale della turbina ad alta pressione raffreddate e componenti realizzati con tecnologie di produzione additiva.
Progettato e fabbricato presso i siti di GE Aerospace in tutta Europa, inclusi impianti in Italia, Repubblica Ceca, Polonia e Germania, il motore alimenterà l'aereo Beechcraft Denali.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) ha logrado la certificación de la FAA para su motor turbopropulsor Catalyst, marcando un hito significativo como el primer motor turbopropulsor de línea central del siglo XXI. El proceso de certificación involucró pruebas extensivas con más de 23 motores y 190 pruebas de componentes, completando más de 8,000 horas de operación.
El motor Catalyst cuenta con un ratio de presión total líder en la industria de 16:1, ofreciendo hasta un 18% menos de consumo de combustible y un 10% más de potencia de crucero en comparación con los competidores. Las innovaciones clave incluyen dos etapas de álabes de estator variables, palas de turbina de alta presión refrigeradas y componentes fabricados mediante manufactura aditiva.
Diseñado y fabricado en los sitios de GE Aerospace en toda Europa, incluidos centros en Italia, República Checa, Polonia y Alemania, el motor impulsará la aeronave Beechcraft Denali.
GE 항공우주 (NYSE:GE)는 카탈리스트 터보프롭 엔진에 대한 FAA 인증을 획득하여 21세기의 첫 번째 새로운 중앙선 터보프롭 엔진으로서 중요한 이정표를 세웠습니다. 인증 과정에는 23개 이상의 엔진과 190개 부품 테스트를 포함한 광범위한 테스트가 포함되었으며, 8,000시간 이상의 운영이 완료되었습니다.
카탈리스트 엔진은 16:1의 전체 압력 비율을 자랑하며, 경쟁사에 비해 최대 18% 더 나은 연료 소비와 10% 높은 순항 출력을 제공합니다. 주요 혁신 사항으로는 두 단계의 가변 스테이터 베인, 냉각된 고압 터빈 블레이드, 그리고 적층 제조 부품이 있습니다.
이 엔진은 이탈리아, 체코 공화국, 폴란드 및 독일의 GE 항공우주 시설에서 설계 및 제조되었으며, Beechcraft Denali 항공기를 구동할 것입니다.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) a obtenu la certification FAA pour son moteur turbopropulseur Catalyst, marquant une étape significative en tant que premier nouveau moteur turbopropulseur à ligne centrale du 21e siècle. Le processus de certification a impliqué des tests approfondis avec plus de 23 moteurs et 190 tests de composants, complétant plus de 8 000 heures de fonctionnement.
Le moteur Catalyst présente un rapport de pression global de 16:1, leader dans l'industrie, offrant jusqu'à 18 % d'économie de carburant en plus et 10 % de puissance de croisière en plus par rapport à ses concurrents. Les innovations clés comprennent deux étages de volets de stator variables, des pales de turbine à haute pression refroidies et des composants fabriqués par fabrication additive.
Conçu et fabriqué sur les sites de GE Aerospace à travers l'Europe, y compris des installations en Italie, en République tchèque, en Pologne et en Allemagne, le moteur propulsera l'avion Beechcraft Denali.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) hat die FAA-Zertifizierung für seinen Catalyst-Turbopropmotor erreicht und damit einen bedeutenden Meilenstein als den ersten neuen Mittelachsen-Turbopropmotor des 21. Jahrhunderts gesetzt. Der Zertifizierungsprozess umfasste umfangreiche Tests mit über 23 Motoren und 190 Komponentenprüfungen, wobei mehr als 8.000 Betriebsstunden abgeschlossen wurden.
Der Catalyst-Motor verfügt über ein führendes Gesamtdruckverhältnis von 16:1, das bis zu 18% besseren Kraftstoffverbrauch und 10% höhere Reisepower im Vergleich zu Wettbewerbern bietet. Zu den wichtigsten Innovationen gehören zwei Stufen variabler Statorlamellen, gekühlte Hochdruckturbinenblätter und additive Fertigungskomponenten.
Der Motor wurde an den GE Aerospace-Standorten in ganz Europa, darunter Einrichtungen in Italien, Tschechische Republik, Polen und Deutschland, entworfen und hergestellt und wird das Flugzeug Beechcraft Denali antreiben.
- FAA certification achieved for new Catalyst engine
- 18% better fuel consumption vs competitors
- 10% higher cruise power compared to competition
- Industry-best 16:1 overall pressure ratio
- Successful completion of 8,000+ hours of testing
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Insights
The FAA certification of GE Aerospace's Catalyst turboprop engine represents a significant revenue opportunity in the $3-4 billion annual turboprop market. This achievement positions GE to capture market share from established competitors like Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6 series, which has dominated this segment for decades.
The 18% fuel efficiency improvement and 10% higher cruise power deliver compelling economics for operators in an industry where fuel represents 20-30% of operating costs. These performance advantages translate to approximately $150,000-200,000 in annual savings per aircraft, creating a strong value proposition for potential customers.
The certification timing aligns strategically with the post-pandemic recovery in regional aviation and growing demand for more efficient short-haul transportation solutions. The partnership with Textron Aviation for the Beechcraft Denali provides an immediate application, but the real long-term value lies in potential additional platforms across business, regional, and military applications.
From a manufacturing perspective, GE's implementation of additive manufacturing in the Catalyst engine represents a important technological advantage, reducing part count by approximately 855 components compared to conventional manufacturing, lowering production costs while improving reliability through simplified designs.
For investors, this certification signals GE Aerospace's ability to successfully execute complex, multi-year development programs following the company's restructuring. The Catalyst program demonstrates GE's commitment to innovation in a traditionally conservative segment, potentially strengthening the company's competitive position across its broader aviation portfolio.
Catalyst is the first, new centerline, clean-sheet advanced turboprop of the 21st century and the first turboprop engine to be certified to the latest standards, which include more than 20 significant new requirements.
Riccardo Procacci, President and CEO, Propulsion and Additive Technologies at GE Aerospace said, "The certification of the Catalyst engine is a significant milestone for our company and a proud moment for all our team members who have dedicated their efforts to the design, development, and testing of this brand-new European turboprop engine. We are now fully committed to supporting the production ramp-up of the engine towards the entry into service in support of our customers."
During the certification process, the test engines completed more than 8,000 hours of operation demonstrating and meeting its key performance targets.
Paul Corkery, Catalyst General Manager at Avio Aero said, "Catalyst has been through a rigorous certification and testing process. We are pleased with the performance of the engine throughout its ground and flight test campaigns, and we remain fully focused on supporting Textron Aviation as they complete the certification process and prepare for entry into service of the Beechcraft Denali."
The engine will bring a radical change to this segment, thanks to its industry-best 16:1 overall pressure ratio that enables up to
The Catalyst engine belongs to the GE Aerospace suite of next generation engines which are defining the Future of Flight. It was designed, developed, and manufactured at GE Aerospace sites in
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 45,000 commercial and 25,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of 53,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow and the future at www.geaerospace.com.
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