GE’s CT7-2E1 engine is the powerplant of choice with the majority of customers who operate the Leonardo AW149 and AW189 helicopters. The CT7-2E1 has proven itself with reliable operations in harsh and maritime environments while offering lower engine weight, lower fuel consumption, and maintenance cost advantages compared to other engines in this power class.

The CT7-2E1 version of the highly successful CT7 family is designed with technical features that ensure the aircraft meets requirements for long-range, high-speed, and Category A performance. The engine leverages more than 100 million flight hours of experience from the T700/CT7 engine family while incorporating a state-of-the-art Full Authority Digital Control (FADEC) and advanced materials, primarily in the turbine section.