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Czech Government OKs Backing for GE Aviation ATP
The formal agreement has not been signed, but the government-approved incentives would include investment in a new $385 million (U.S.) facility.
The GE Advanced Turboprop (ATP) engine, which has been selected to power the Cessna Denali turboprop single, is expected to be manufactured in the Czech Republic. This mockup of the ATP powerplant was on display last week at EAA AirVenture 2016. (Photo: GE Aviation)
The GE Advanced Turboprop (ATP) engine, which has been selected to power the Cessna Denali turboprop single, is expected to be manufactured in the Czech Republic. This mockup of the ATP powerplant was on display last week at EAA AirVenture 2016. (Photo: GE Aviation)

The Czech government has approved an investment to secure the development and production of GE Aviation’s Advanced Turboprop (ATP) family in the Czech Republic. In January, GE Aviation stated its intention to build the ATP in the Czech Republic, but negotiations have been ongoing over the financial incentives. Czech Trade and Industry Minister Jan Mládek announced last week that the “Czech government today approved cooperation with GE Aviation,” and added, “aviation engines will be developed, examined and produced in the Czech Republic.” The approval reportedly includes an investment in a new $385 million facility.