Czech engine manufacturer Walter, formerly known as Motorlet, claims to be Europe's largest manufacturer of turboprop engines in the 370-600kW-class. Current production models include the two-shaft, reverse-flow M601 turboprop, which powers Let L-410 and L-420 commuter aircraft, and the M602 three-shaft turboprop, which powers the L-610 regional aircraft.
Source: Flight International
Shortages of cast metallic parts and other components continue hindering Pratt & Whitney’s (P&W) ability to produce new engines and to ramp up maintenance work needed to address its recall of PW1000G geared turbofans.
GE Aerospace’s deliveries of Leap turbofans slowed significantly in the second quarter of 2024 due to lingering supply chain troubles, with the company’s chief executive describing the quarter as “disappointing”.
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has chosen GE Aerospace GEnx engines to power four incoming Boeing 787-10 widebodies.
