GE Aerospace announced that its megawatt-scale hybrid electric turbofan engine and complete power system have successfully passed critical ground tests. The system’s power output is sufficient to drive medium-range narrow-body passenger aircraft, marking a pragmatic breakthrough amid the limitations of fully electric civil aviation. During testing, the high-bypass-ratio turbofan engine achieved power transmission, extraction, and injection, laying the foundation for developing new emission-reducing power systems for future narrow-body aircraft.
