GE's $300M Bet on BETA Drives $1.37B Trade, Lands 55th in Market Activity

On September 5, 2025, , ranking 55th in market activity. The move follows a strategic partnership announcement between GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies to develop hybrid-electric turbogenerator systems for advanced air mobility (AAM) applications. The collaboration combines GE’s expertise in turbine engines with BETA’s electric propulsion technology to create next-generation aircraft with extended range, reduced operating costs, and enhanced performance. , granting it the right to appoint a director to the startup’s board. The partnership aims to leverage GE’s manufacturing scale and BETA’s innovation in electric systems, targeting applications such as long-range vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft and future hybrid-electric designs.

The joint venture aligns with growing industry momentum toward hybrid solutions in AAM, driven by defense and commercial demand for improved endurance and efficiency. BETA’s , already in testing for conventional electric and eVTOL models, will integrate GE’s turbine technology to expand its capabilities. This collaboration also positions GE to strengthen its foothold in alternative propulsion while BETA gains access to established aerospace infrastructure. Notably, the partnership highlights complementary strengths: GE’s certification and large-scale production experience paired with BETA’s expertise in electric generators and battery systems. Both companies emphasize the potential to redefine performance benchmarks in hybrid-electric aviation, with applications extending beyond AAM to broader aerospace innovation.

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