BETA and GE Aerospace Test Electric Assist on Saab 340B Takeoff

BETA and GE Aerospace conducted a takeoff in a Saab 340B with electric power assisting the aircraft’s gas turbine. The provided information does not establish whether this was the first takeoff of its kind.

Key details

• The aircraft was a Saab 340B.
• Electric power assisted a gas turbine during takeoff.

BETA and GE Aerospace used electric power to assist a gas turbine during a Saab 340B takeoff.