New York, Jan 26, 2026, 18:40 EST — After-hours
- Shares of GE Aerospace ended the day up 0.4%, gaining slightly more in after-hours trading
- NASA provided details on a December test involving a hybrid-electric variant of GE’s Passport engine
- With the Singapore Airshow kicking off next week, investors are closely tracking new technology reveals and order announcements
Shares of GE Aerospace ticked up Monday following NASA’s release of test results for a hybrid-electric engine system developed with the company, spotlighting GE’s efforts to expand beyond traditional jet-engine services. The stock closed 0.4% higher at $295.06 and gained roughly 0.2% in early after-hours trading.
The timing is crucial for GE, as the stock continues to absorb last week’s outlook. Investors are wrestling with how to value its next-generation engine pipeline. Since the earnings report, shares have swung sharply, with traders eager for evidence that new programs will lead to actual orders—not just research announcements.
Airlines are pushing hard for better fuel efficiency, while planemakers are already eyeing the successors to today’s dominant single-aisle jets. This segment is a key revenue driver for GE via CFM International with Safran, and rivals are eager to break in.
NASA reported that in December, the first-ever run of an integrated hybrid-electric system took place at GE Aerospace’s Peebles Test Operation in Ohio, featuring a modified GE Passport engine. “There is no hybrid-electric engine flying today. And that’s what we were able to see,” Anthony Nerone, the manager of NASA’s HyTEC project at Glenn during development, said in the agency’s statement. NASA
Laura Evans, acting HyTEC project manager at NASA Glenn, noted that GE needed to incorporate new equipment for the demonstration. NASA stated the program aims to advance hybrid technology that could cut fuel burn by up to 10% compared to the current top-tier engines.
GE Aerospace announced it has successfully demonstrated power transfer, extraction, and injection in a high-bypass commercial turbofan. The company confirmed its hybrid architecture can function both with and without energy storage like batteries. “Our latest milestone … doesn’t require energy storage to operate,” said Arjan Hegeman, GE Aerospace vice president of future of flight. GE Aerospace
FlightGlobal reported that the work is part of CFM’s RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) initiative, with GE and Safran focusing on tech for next-gen narrowbody jets. The outlet also pointed out that competitors Pratt & Whitney and Honeywell have secured NASA HyTEC development contracts tied to this effort.
JPMorgan bumped up its price target for GE Aerospace to $335 from $325 on Monday, maintaining an Overweight rating. The firm pointed to strong execution and a positive outlook as reasons for the upgrade.
The latest tech update comes just days after GE Aerospace projected 2026 profits would top estimates, driven by strong demand for high-margin aftermarket parts and maintenance — the business of servicing engines already in use. GE reports that parts and services make up over 70% of its commercial engine revenue, as airlines extend aircraft lifespans amid ongoing delivery delays.
Hybrid-electric propulsion won’t boost revenue anytime soon. The company calls RISE a technology demonstration, not a commercial product. Moving from ground tests to certified engines hinges on timelines, costs, and whether airlines find the potential returns worth the investment.
Investors’ focus now shifts to the Singapore Airshow, scheduled for Feb. 3–8. GE Aerospace plans to be there, engaging with clients and possibly unveiling new tech or securing engine and service contracts.
