Detroit Diesel Allison is actively applying advanced ceramic materials to components in gas turbine engines. Silicon carbide, silicon nitride, aluminum silicate, lithium aluminum silicate, and mullite are materials being used in various components in both the DDA GT 404-4 and AGT 100 engines. Approximately 9400 hr of ceramic component operating time in the GT 404 engine has been accumulated, and design, component processing, proof testing, and engine testing experience have begun to show the applicability of ceramic materials in production engines. Material variability, processing procedures, strength characterization, and nondestructive evaluations are emerging as critical but controllable factors. Ceramic components offer the potential of significant fuel consumption improvements in gas turbine engines for vehicles and other applications.