Too big? Why the Boeing 737 MAX’s engines changed its design

The Boeing 737 MAX's design is ultimately flawed by the fact that the aircraft sits far too close to the ground. As the ...
Chicago Tribune

Sheldon H. Jacobson: Commercial airplane jet engine problems are more common than many realize

Speculation abounds as to the cause of the Air India airplane crash on June 12. One explanation so far is that both engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner failed, a highly unlikely event. A list ...
SlashGear

When Did Rolls-Royce Start Making Airplane Engines & How Did It Get Into The Industry?

Car enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of ultra-luxury cars, and aviation enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of engines for some of the world's most famous aircraft. Originally, ...

Is It True That The Boeing 737 MAX & Airbus A320neo Are Powered By The Same Engine?

As mentioned, the assumption that the A320neo and 737 MAX are powered by the same engine is fair for those outside of the ...
SlashGear

5 Of The Most Iconic Radial Engines Ever Put In Tanks Or Planes

The 20th century was the age of the internal combustion engine. The fruits of industrial progress produced power plants tasked with everything from running generators to powering warplanes. The First ...
Jalopnik

These Two Companies Offer Diesel Airplane Engines, Here's Why

Despite the original diesel fiasco in the 2010s — and the five automakers facing their own Dieselgate trial in the U.K. this year — diesel engines have definite benefits over their gasoline-powered ...

Baikal aircraft made its first flight with a Russian VK-800 engine

The Baikal light-engine multipurpose aircraft made its first flight with a domestic power plant. This was announced on December 24 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation."The ...