The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified GE Aerospace’s Catalyst turboprop engine. This certification process involved over 23 engines and more than 190 component tests.
This engine is the first 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.
“The certification of the Catalyst engine is a significant milestone for our company,” said Riccardo Procacci, president and CEO, propulsion and additive technologies at GE Aerospace. “We are now fully committed to supporting the production ramp-up of the engine towards the entry into service in support of our customers.”
The engine will provide up to 18% better fuel consumption and up to 10% higher cruise power.