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GE Aviation Execs Explain Catalyst Delay
The Catalyst turboprop engine will power Textron Aviation's new Cessna Denali, the first flight of which has been delayed.
Textron Aviation's Cessna Denali is the launch airplane for GE Aviation's Catalyst engine. (Photo: Textron Aviation)
Textron Aviation's Cessna Denali is the launch airplane for GE Aviation's Catalyst engine. (Photo: Textron Aviation)

A combination of newer turboprop testing standards and engine preparations required for its flying testbed are driving a delay in the initial delivery of GE Aviation's new Catalyst turboprop to Textron Aviation for the Cessna Denali, said Brad Mottier, v-p and general manager of business, general aviation, and integrated systems for GE Aviation. 


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