GE Aerospace has reported major investments in its test infrastructure to accelerate the development of next-generation hypersonic propulsion systems. Upgrades at facilities in Evendale, Ohio, Bohemia, New York, and Niskayuna, New York will allow the company to carry out higher-Mach, mission-relevant testing at an unprecedented scale.
In Evendale, GE Aerospace is enhancing its testing capabilities to accommodate larger hypersonic propulsion systems and support higher Mach number trials, allowing for more accurate simulation of flight conditions. In Bohemia, improvements are being made to the test cells acquired through GE's 2022 acquisition of Innoveering, a firm known for its expertise in hypersonic propulsion technologies. Meanwhile, in Niskayuna, the company is expanding its testing capacity at its research centre to support evaluation and development of next-generation systems.
Mark Rettig, Vice President and General Manager of Edison Works Advanced Programs at GE Aerospace, commented: “This investment significantly accelerates GE Aerospace's ability to meet future hypersonic propulsion needs. 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.”
This initiative follows GE Aerospace's successful rapid development and testing of a hypersonic dual-mode ramjet, which progressed from concept to testing in under 11 months, and a liquid-fuelled ramjet tested just ten months, after initial concept definition. With these latest infrastructure upgrades, GE Aerospace continues to cement its leadership in delivering advanced propulsion technologies for the most demanding defence and aerospace applications.
