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GE Aerospace CT7-2E1 selected for Leonardo AW149s under UK NMH program; contract includes engines, spares and long-term support

GE Aerospace says Leonardo has selected the CT7-2E1 turboshaft to power 23 AW149 helicopters for the UK Ministry of Defence’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. The agreement covers spare engines, parts, long-term services and broader fleet support for Leonardo’s battlefield transport delivery.

Discovered 2026-07-14T04:30:12.424039-07:00 | 2026-07-14T04:30:12.424039-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • The NMH program confirmation that 23 AW149s will be powered by GE’s CT7-2E1—and supported over the fleet life—anchors near- and mid-term demand for turboshaft production, parts supply, and sustainment services.
  • The cluster signals how the UK’s medium-lift helicopter requirement is shaping propulsion procurement and aftermarket scope, including spare engines, spares and long-term services.
  • For suppliers, the CT7-2E1 selection ties a specific engine architecture to a defined platform count (23) under a named MoD program, improving planning visibility across the propulsion and maintenance value chain.

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First Seen
2026-07-14T04:30:12.424039-07:00
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2026-07-14T06:16:10.037961-07:00
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