In Evendale, the company is upgrading a test facility to support larger hypersonic propulsion systems than previously possible. The enhancements will also allow for higher Mach number testing and more realistic flight condition simulations.
At its Bohemia site, GE Aerospace is improving test cell facilities acquired through its 2022 purchase of Innoveering, a company specialising in hypersonic propulsion technologies. These upgrades will further enable the evaluation of advanced systems.
Meanwhile, the Niskayuna Research Center is expanding its testing capabilities to assess larger propulsion systems and refine a variety of next-generation hypersonic technologies. These developments aim to strengthen GE Aerospace’s capacity to innovate in a critical defence and aerospace sector.
“This investment significantly accelerates GE Aerospace’s ability to meet future hypersonic propulsion needs,” said Mark Rettig, vice president & general manager of Edison Works Advanced Programs at GE Aerospace. “By enhancing our infrastructure, we’re not only enabling more representative and scalable testing but also demonstrating our ability to deliver advanced technologies faster and more efficiently, ensuring our customers have the cutting-edge solutions they need when they need them.”
The upgrades follow GE Aerospace’s recent success in rapidly developing and testing advanced propulsion systems, including a dual-mode ramjet completed within 11 months of conception and a liquid-fuelled ramjet tested just 10 months after initial definition. These achievements highlight the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and leadership in hypersonic technology.
