Fighter jet engines are complex machines that enable aircraft to reach incredible speeds. The modern fighter jet is defined by its engine, which accelerates a tremendous volume of air rearward that it ...

It's not uncommon for passenger planes or fighter jets to fly during inclement weather. Pilots commonly fly over or around thunderstorms if one is in their path, but engineers have designed planes to ...

If you've ever taken a closer look at small planes or seen one being maintained, you might have spotted something interesting under the hood. The engine layout is often wide and flat, and not stacked ...

The world’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels, especially for transportation, has left a deep mark on both the planet and public health. Burning these fuels releases a flood of greenhouse gases, which ...

The General Electric CF6 engine family proved to be a reliable and versatile addition to two unique aircraft.

Soon after US Airways flight 1549 took off from LaGuardia Airport on January 15, 2009, a flock of geese were sucked into the engines and Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger had to land the plane in the ...