GE Aviation to produce engine for new Textron turboprop aircraft

Posted on 8 Dec 2015 by Aiden Burgess
GE Aviation's new turboprop engine will power Textron Aviation's new single engine turboprop aircraft.

A new GE Aviation turboprop engine has been selected by aircraft manufacturer Textron Aviation to power its single engine turboprop aircraft.

The 1300 shaft horse power (SHP) rated turboprop engine is the first entry in the new family of GE Aviation turboprop engines aimed at business and general aviation aircraft in the 850 to 1600 SHP range. By partnering with Textron Aviation, GE Aviation is targeting more than $1bn in annual sales from the engines by…

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