CINCINNATI – In a move that significantly accelerates the commercialization of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector, GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) and BETA Technologies Inc. have announced a comprehensive strategic partnership anchored by a substantial $300 million equity investment from the aerospace giant into the electric aviation pioneer. The collaboration, pending regulatory approvals, is squarely focused on the co-development of a hybrid electric turbogenerator, a critical technology seen as the key to unlocking the full potential of electric flight for both defense and civil applications.

The core objective of the partnership is to merge BETA’s cutting-edge, rapid-development expertise in high-performance electric propulsion and permanent magnet generators with GE Aerospace’s unparalleled experience in turbine engine manufacturing, certification, safety protocols, and large-scale electrical power systems. This synergy aims to create a hybrid electric turbogenerator that will serve as a powerful and reliable range-extender for a new class of aircraft. The solution is intended for applications including long-range Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, future iterations of BETA’s own ALIA aircraft, and other potential platforms still in development.

This hybrid approach is strategically designed to leverage existing infrastructure and proven technology, notably drawing from GE’s highly successful CT7 and T700 engine families. By doing so, the companies believe they can mitigate risk and accelerate time-to-market. The anticipated performance enhancements are substantial; compared to all-electric aircraft in the same segment, the hybrid solution promises to deliver significantly longer range, higher cruise speeds, greater payload capacity, and lower operating costs—addressing the primary limitations that have thus far constrained the AAM market.

“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,” said H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace. The investment is a clear signal of GE’s commitment to shaping the future of flight through strategic collaborations with innovative industry players.

For BETA, the partnership is a powerful validation of its technology and iterative development philosophy. “This partnership brings together two teams deeply committed to and guided by aerospace engineering excellence,” said Kyle Clark, BETA’s Founder and CEO. “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 with the rigor, reliability, and safety that aviation demands.”

The partnership positions the duo as a formidable force in the nascent AAM ecosystem. GE brings a decades-long legacy of advancing propulsion technologies, including milestone achievements like the world’s first test of a megawatt-class hybrid electric propulsion system at simulated commercial airline altitudes in 2022. BETA contributes extensive real-world flight test data, having led the industry in electric flight distance and hours flown, rigorously testing its all-weather, quiet ALIA aircraft across diverse conditions in the U.S. and Europe.

The development of a robust hybrid turbogenerator is widely viewed as the missing link for missions requiring more than short-hop urban mobility, such as cargo logistics, regional medical transport, and defense operations. This collaboration between an established titan and a disruptive innovator marks a pivotal moment, suggesting that the era of practical, efficient, and far-reaching hybrid electric flight is closer than ever before.

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