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GE Aerospace and Beta Technologies Complete North Atlantic Hybrid-Electric Flight in Saab 340B

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GE Aerospace says a hybrid-electric Saab 340B commuter aircraft operated the first hybrid-electric flights above 30,000 feet and the first such crossing of the North Atlantic. The demonstration marks a high-altitude, long-range test of hybrid-electric propulsion technology developed with Beta Technologies.

Discovered 2026-08-28T10:51:05.963034-07:00 | 2026-08-28T10:51:05.963034-07:00

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  • The flights extend hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrations beyond lower-altitude operations, with testing above 30,000 feet.
  • The North Atlantic crossing provides an important long-range demonstration for technology intended to support lower-emissions aviation, while using a Saab 340B commuter aircraft as the test platform.

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