# US firm uses megawatt-class hybrid-electric CT7 turboprop plane engine for tests

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/us-firm-uses-megawatt-class-hybrid-electric-ct7-turboprop-plane-engine-for-tests/
- Published: 2026-06-04T09:15:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo: GE Aerospace’s hybrid electric engine during ground tests. Image courtesy of GE Aerospace. Article by Chris Young. Interesting Engineering – June 3, 2026. Press release: GE Aerospace. The engine’s parallel hybrid architecture allows both the gas turbine and the electric system to drive the propeller. GE Aerospace is edging towards a major milestone in electrified flight. The company successfully completed initial ground tests of a hybrid-electric version of its CT7 turboprop engine. […] Click here to view original web page at www.interestingengineering.com Curated by John Wysocki See Full Bio