GE Aerospace partners with NASA to develop a hybrid electric engine for next-gen narrow-body jets, aiming for 5% fuel reduction and net-zero emissions by 2050.
GE Aerospace is developing a hybrid electric engine, partnering with NASA, to power next-gen narrow-body jets by mid-decade, aiming to reduce fuel consumption by up to 5% compared to standard flights. Hybrid electric components have completed initial tests, and the engine's baseline test was completed. GE Aerospace's goal aligns with the global aviation industry's target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
June 19, 2024
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