GE Readies for Passport Debut
The engine-maker's first purpose-built bizav powerplant will enter service later this year on the Bombardier Global 7500
Shawn Warren, GE Aviation's regional engine & services director for Bombardier programs, says much of his focus has been on supporting Bombardier's (now) Global 7500 flight test program since the Passport engine was certified back in April 2016.
Shawn Warren, GE Aviation's regional engine & services director for Bombardier programs, says much of his focus has been on supporting Bombardier's (now) Global 7500 flight test program since the Passport engine was certified back in April 2016.

GE Aviation continues to provide support for Bombardier as the airframer counts down to certification on the recently renamed Global 7500. According to Shawn Warren, the engine manufacturer’s regional engines and services director for Bombardier programs, the company is continuing to build up hours on the Passport engine, which was certified in April 2016 and represents GE’s first purpose-built business aviation powerplant.