GE AEROSPACE AND BETA TECHNOLOGIES PARTNER TO ADVANCE HYBRID ELECTRIC FLIGHT
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and BETA Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to develop hybrid electric aviation technology, including a hybrid electric turbogenerator for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) applications. The collaboration combines BETA's expertise in electric generators with GE Aerospace's turbine and certification experience.
As part of the agreement, GE Aerospace will invest $300 million in BETA Technologies and gain a board seat. The partnership will leverage GE's CT7 and T700 engines to create solutions offering enhanced range, payload, and speed performance compared to competitors. The collaboration builds on both companies' achievements, including GE's successful testing of a megawatt-class hybrid electric propulsion system and BETA's extensive electric flight testing across the U.S. and Europe.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) e BETA Technologies hanno annunciato una partnership strategica per sviluppare tecnologia di aviazione ibrida elettrica, incluse turbine-generatore ibride per applicazioni di Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). La collaborazione unisce l'esperienza di BETA nei generatori elettrici con le competenze di GE Aerospace in turbine e certificazioni.
Nel quadro dell'accordo, GE Aerospace investirà 300 milioni di dollari in BETA Technologies e acquisirà un seggio nel consiglio di amministrazione. La partnership sfrutterà i motori CT7 e T700 di GE per sviluppare soluzioni che offrano maggiore autonomia, carico utile e velocità rispetto ai concorrenti. La cooperazione si basa sui risultati raggiunti da entrambe le aziende, tra cui il collaudo da parte di GE di un sistema di propulsione ibrido elettrico da megawatt e le estese prove di volo elettrico condotte da BETA negli USA e in Europa.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) y BETA Technologies han anunciado una alianza estratégica para desarrollar tecnología de aviación eléctrica híbrida, incluyendo un turbogenerador eléctrico híbrido para aplicaciones de Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). La colaboración combina la experiencia de BETA en generadores eléctricos con la trayectoria de GE Aerospace en turbinas y certificaciones.
Como parte del acuerdo, GE Aerospace invertirá 300 millones de dólares en BETA Technologies y obtendrá un asiento en la junta directiva. La asociación aprovechará los motores CT7 y T700 de GE para crear soluciones que ofrezcan mayor alcance, capacidad de carga y velocidad frente a los competidores. La colaboración se apoya en los logros de ambas compañías, incluidos las pruebas exitosas de GE de un sistema de propulsión híbrido eléctrico de clase megavatio y las numerosas pruebas de vuelo eléctrico realizadas por BETA en EE. UU. y Europa.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE)와 BETA Technologies가 하이브리드 전기 항공 기술 개발을 위한 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 여기에는 Advanced Air Mobility(AAM) 적용을 위한 하이브리드 전기 터보기너레이터가 포함됩니다. 이번 협력은 전기 발전기 분야의 BETA 전문성과 터빈 및 인증 분야의 GE Aerospace 경험을 결합합니다.
계약의 일환으로 GE Aerospace는 BETA Technologies에 3억 달러를 투자하고 이사회 의석을 확보합니다. 이번 파트너십은 GE의 CT7 및 T700 엔진을 활용해 경쟁사보다 향상된 항속거리, 적재량 및 속도를 제공하는 솔루션을 개발할 예정입니다. 이 협력은 메가와트급 하이브리드 전기 추진 시스템의 성공적 시험을 포함한 GE의 성과와, 미국 및 유럽 전역에서의 BETA의 광범위한 전기 비행 시험 등 양사의 성과를 기반으로 합니다.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) et BETA Technologies ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique pour développer une technologie aéronautique hybride électrique, incluant un turbogénérateur hybride électrique pour les applications d'Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Cette collaboration associe l'expertise de BETA en générateurs électriques à l'expérience de GE Aerospace en turbines et en certification.
Dans le cadre de l'accord, GE Aerospace investira 300 millions de dollars dans BETA Technologies et obtiendra un siège au conseil d'administration. Le partenariat s'appuiera sur les moteurs CT7 et T700 de GE pour concevoir des solutions offrant une meilleure autonomie, une plus grande capacité utile et une vitesse supérieure à celles des concurrents. La coopération s'appuie sur les réussites des deux entreprises, notamment les essais réussis par GE d'un système de propulsion hybride électrique de classe mégawatt et les nombreux vols d'essai électrique réalisés par BETA aux États‑Unis et en Europe.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) und BETA Technologies haben eine strategische Partnerschaft zur Entwicklung hybrider elektrischer Luftfahrttechnologie angekündigt, einschließlich eines hybriden elektrischen Turbogenerators für Anwendungen der Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Die Zusammenarbeit vereint BETAs Fachwissen in elektrischen Generatoren mit GE Aerospaces Erfahrung in Turbinen und Zertifizierungen.
Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird GE Aerospace 300 Millionen US-Dollar in BETA Technologies investieren und einen Sitz im Vorstand erhalten. Die Partnerschaft wird die GE-Triebwerke CT7 und T700 nutzen, um Lösungen zu entwickeln, die im Vergleich zur Konkurrenz höhere Reichweite, Nutzlast und Geschwindigkeit bieten. Die Kooperation baut auf den Erfolgen beider Unternehmen auf, darunter GE's erfolgreichen Tests eines megawatt‑Klassen hybriden Elektroantriebssystems und BETAs umfangreiche elektrischen Flugtests in den USA und Europa.
- Strategic $300 million equity investment from GE Aerospace into BETA Technologies
- Development of hybrid electric technology expected to enhance range, payload, and speed performance
- Leveraging existing GE Aerospace CT7 and T700 engine infrastructure
- Combination of BETA's electric expertise with GE's certification and manufacturing capabilities
- GE Aerospace gains board representation in BETA Technologies
- Partnership and investment subject to regulatory approval
- Development timeline and specific performance metrics not disclosed
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GE Aerospace's strategic partnership with BETA Technologies combines established aerospace engineering with innovative electric propulsion to advance hybrid electric flight capabilities.
GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies' partnership represents a significant advancement in hybrid electric aviation technology. The planned co-development of a hybrid electric turbogenerator leverages BETA's expertise in high-performance electric generators combined with GE's proven turbine technology and certification experience.
The technical approach integrating GE's CT7 and T700 engines into hybrid systems is particularly noteworthy. This isn't merely theoretical research – both companies bring substantial practical experience. BETA has accumulated valuable real-world flight data through extensive testing across diverse environmental conditions, while GE has achieved multiple technological milestones including a successful megawatt-class hybrid electric propulsion system test in simulated commercial flight conditions at 45,000 feet.
From an engineering perspective, the hybrid approach offers distinct advantages over purely electric solutions for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) applications. By addressing the current limitations of battery-only systems, hybrid technology enables longer range, higher payloads, and increased speeds – critical factors for commercial viability. The integration with existing infrastructure and engine platforms also provides a practical pathway to certification, leveraging GE's extensive experience navigating complex regulatory requirements.
This partnership represents a pragmatic approach to sustainable aviation – recognizing the current limitations of fully-electric systems while developing transitional technology that can deliver meaningful performance improvements within realistic timeframes. The emphasis on all-weather capability and reliable operation further demonstrates the focus on practical, commercially-viable solutions rather than merely conceptual designs.
GE Aerospace's $300M investment in BETA Technologies strategically positions it in the growing Advanced Air Mobility market with hybrid electric technology.
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The partnership leverages complementary capabilities: BETA contributes cutting-edge electric propulsion innovation while GE brings manufacturing scale, certification expertise, and established market channels. By focusing on hybrid electric technology rather than fully-electric systems, this collaboration targets a more commercially viable near-term approach that addresses current battery technology limitations.
For GE Aerospace, this investment aligns with its broader strategy to maintain technological leadership amid aviation's transition toward more sustainable propulsion systems. The hybrid approach utilizing GE's existing CT7 and T700 engine platforms creates potential for additional revenue streams from both new applications and potential retrofits.
The market implications extend beyond traditional aerospace. The hybrid turbogenerator technology under development could position GE and BETA at the forefront of the emerging AAM sector, which is projected to grow substantially as urban air mobility and autonomous cargo operations become increasingly viable. By focusing on enhanced range, payload, and speed capabilities, the partnership addresses key performance barriers that have limited widespread commercial adoption of electric aviation.
The structure of the deal – combining equity investment with technology co-development – creates mutual incentives for success while mitigating some development risks. GE gains access to BETA's innovation capabilities without building an entirely new division, while BETA secures both capital and invaluable certification expertise.
- Companies to co-develop hybrid electric turbogenerator for defense and civil applications, enabling
U.S. Advanced Air Mobility - Hybrid electric capabilities enable longer range, higher speed, lower operating cost and higher payload compared to other aircraft in the same segment
- GE Aerospace to make an equity investment of
$300 million
Under the new agreement, GE Aerospace and BETA plan to develop a hybrid electric turbogenerator for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) applications, including long-range Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, future BETA aircraft, and other potential applications. The collaboration brings BETA's expertise in high-performance, permanent magnet electric generators together with GE Aerospace's tested turbine, certification and safety expertise for large-scale manufacturing and electrical power systems expertise.
This hybrid solution will tap into existing infrastructure and capabilities, such as GE Aerospace's CT7 and T700 engines, and is expected to bring significant enhancements in range, payload and speed performance compared to other aircraft in the same segment.
Additionally, GE Aerospace will make an equity investment of
GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., said, "Partnering with BETA will expand and accelerate hybrid electric technology development, meeting our customers' needs for differentiated capabilities that provide more range, payload, and optimized engine and aircraft performance."
Kyle Clark, BETA Technologies' Founder and CEO, said "This partnership brings together two teams deeply committed to and guided by aerospace engineering excellence and building the future of flight. We believe the industry is on the precipice of a real step change, and we're humbled that GE Aerospace has the confidence in our team, technology, and iterative approach to innovation to partner with us. We look forward to partnering to co-develop products that will unlock the potential of hybrid electric flight, and to do it with the rigor, reliability, and safety that aviation demands."
GE Aerospace is advancing a suite of technologies for the future of flight, including integrated hybrid electric propulsion systems and advanced new engine architectures. Multiple milestones have been achieved over the last decade, including a 2016 ground test of an electric motor-driven propeller. In 2022, GE Aerospace completed the world's first test of a megawatt-class and multi-kilovolt (kV) hybrid electric propulsion system in altitude conditions up to 45,000 feet that simulate single-aisle commercial flight.
BETA has led the AAM industry in electric flight distance and hours flown generating valuable real-world data. BETA's aircraft are engineered for all-weather performance and have been tested to operate reliably in a wide range of environmental conditions across the
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 49,000 commercial and 29,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 53,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow and the future at www.geaerospace.com.
About BETA Technologies, Inc.
BETA Technologies, Inc. is an aerospace company designing, manufacturing and selling high-performance electric aircraft, advanced electric propulsion systems, components and charging systems to top global operators. BETA's aircraft platform, ALIA, consists of two variants — a conventional fixed-wing electric airplane ("ALIA CTOL") and an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft ("ALIA VTOL"). In addition, BETA is deploying its charging infrastructure to enable the industry, with more than 50 sites online across the
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