GE Aerospace invests in Beta Technologies to boost hybrid-electric engine development
CINCINATTI - GE Aerospace is taking a sizable stake in electric aviation company Beta Technologies, with the pair teaming up to build a hybrid-electric turbogenerator for next-gen aircraft. GE will also invest $300 million, pending regulatory approval, under a strategic deal announced Thursday, Aria Alamalhodaei writes for Tech Crunch. Continue reading original article.
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9 September 2025 - GE Aerospace in Cincinnati and BETA Technologies in South Burlington, Vt., announced a strategic partnership to co-develop hybrid electric propulsion technology for advanced air mobility. The effort centers on creating a hybrid electric turbogenerator that combines BETA’s high-performance permanent magnet generator technology with GE Aerospace’s turbine, certification, and large-scale manufacturing expertise.
The system is designed for long-range VTOL aircraft, future BETA platforms, and other applications, with the goal of extending range, payload, and speed beyond current electric aircraft capabilities. It will leverage proven GE Aerospace technologies, including CT7 and T700 engines, to deliver a scalable hybrid solution that can integrate with existing infrastructure.
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