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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Engine Cowling Rips Off During Takeoff From Denver
A similar incident involving a United Airlines plane near the airport occurred three years prior.
Why Do Fighter Jets Have Afterburners & How Do They Work?
The afterburner gives a large thrust boost, but at a high cost.
American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER Diverts To Paris After Suspected Fuel Leak
The aircraft was flying over the Atlantic Ocean when the incident occurred, prompting pilots to find a solution quickly.
American Airbus A321 Diverts To Minneapolis Due To Engine Stall
The aircraft landed safely in Minneapolis.
How Do Contra-Rotating Propellers Work?
Contra-rotating propellers are placed one behind the other on piston and turboprop-driven aircraft.
Did You Know: BMW Used To Make Aircraft Engines Until It Was Banned?
The manufacturer used to make more than just automobiles.
Unsuccessful Prototype: The Story Of Piper's Single-Engine PA-47 'PiperJet'
The single-jet engine project was eventually abandoned, and only one aircraft was ever built.
What Is The RPM Of An Aircraft Engine?
Different kinds of engines will spin at drastically different speeds.
There’s A Concorde Engine Complete With Afterburner For Sale On eBay
It was the only engine sold by British Airways with its serial number plate attached.
What Are Engine Nacelles And Why Are Some Serrated?
Have you noticed the interesting design on Boeing aircraft?
What Are Fume Events & How Are Aircraft Designed To Eliminate Them?
Toxins from various sources feeding into the cabin air supply can be very dangerous - particularly over the long term.
Why Some Aircraft Come With Different Engine Options
Airlines usually have the choice to decide which engines to pair their aircraft with, though the trend is going away.
Rolls-Royce Plans To Cut Over 2,000 Jobs By Next Week
The manufacturer’s new chief executive once said the company was a “burning platform.”
easyJet & Rolls-Royce Proves A Pearl 700 Engine Could Burn Hydrogen At Take Off
The two British giants announced the key milestone in hydrogen fuel today.
Pratt & Whitney Engine Flaws Will Lead To Over 3,000 Inspections
Inspections could take up to 300 days for each engine.
CFM Files Lawsuit After Finding Fake Parts On 68 Engines
The industry is racing to track down the false parts.
How Do Atmospheric Aerosols Affect Aircraft Engine Maintenance?
Atmospheric data can determine the type of aerosol the engine is exposed to.
Gol Boeing 737 MAX Rejects Takeoff In Sao Paulo Amid Engine Problem
The flight aborted take-off as it was accelerating down runway 35L.
