GE Aerospace, BETA achieve hybrid-electric flight milestone

GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies jointly accomplished a groundbreaking achievement: the world’s initial hybrid-electric assisted take-off using an aircraft intended for commercial airliner altitudes. This historic event transpired during tests conducted at BETA's flight test facility in Plattsburgh, New York, utilizing a modified Saab 340B. The demonstration followed announcements made at the Up.Summit industry conference. Specifically, the team successfully leveraged a hybrid-electric system to aid in the aircraft’s takeoff process. Representatives from both companies highlighted this milestone as representing significant progress toward sustainable aviation technologies.