A modern jet engine is a complex mechanical wonder. However, these aren't engines that will just roar into action with the turn of a key or the press of a button. Often, turbine engines will need ...

Innovations in jet technology are happening all the time. This is due to modern advancements, which are leading engineers in new directions previously only theorized. The latest example is the plasma ...

Aerial firefighting helicopters ingest significant volumes of airborne particles, and operators are advised to conduct periodic “compressor washes” to remove the contaminants from the compressor.

A hybrid-electric jet engine may seem as absurd as a horse-drawn Zeppelin, but GE Aerospace is ground testing a new megawatt-class hybrid turbofan engine and its full powertrain that is powerful ...

Put simply, conventional supersonic engines are jet engines that are capable of reconfiguring themselves to operate at air speeds beyond Mach 1. That means shifting the flow of air and moving ...

Honeywell Aerospace has revealed its HON6000 high-performance turbofan engine, which is primarily designed to ...

What is the difference between military and commercial engines? The answer is either a lot or not much at all, as it depends on what military aircraft you are talking about. Fighter jet engines are ...

Sep. 18—Jet-engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has been awarded an approximately $670 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of War for additional production of F135 engines for F-35 ...

Discover the surprising design differences between the engines of the Boeing 747-8 and 787 Dreamliner, and how they impact performance.

In an age defined by global competition, geopolitical uncertainty and technological interdependence, the strength and resilience of the United States’ defense and aerospace manufacturing base are more ...