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What Is MRO In Aviation?

An MRO facility must be certified by the country's regulatory authority.

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A snow-covered Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 parked at a gate at Denver International Airport.
What Are The Risks Of Engine Icing On Commercial Aircraft?

Ice contamination can severely affect engine performance.

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A Bombardier Global 7500 flying over mountainous terrain.
Top 5 Engines Used On Bombardier Jets

The manufacturer's business jets have proven bestsellers over the years.

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A Delta Air Lines Airbus A220-100 flying in the sky.
At Which Flight Stages Do Aircraft Burn The Most Fuel?

Does an aircraft burn the most fuel when the engines are at full power?

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A closeup of a BMW 801 Engine.
Did You Know: BMW Used To Make Aircraft Engines Until It Was Banned?

The manufacturer used to make more than just automobiles.

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Falcon 900 LX
Rear Vs Wing-Mounted Engines: Advantages And Disadvantages

It is rare to find rear-mounted engines in commercial aircraft these days.

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The engine on an Airbus A220.
How Do Jet Engines Work?

A brief overview of engine starting and power generation.

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A Close-up image of two turbofan engines on a parked Boeing jet.
Why Airliners Usually Have More Than One Engine

Aviation safety philosophy calls for redundancy at every level.

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A Volaris aircraft on an airport apron as an Aeromexico aircraft takes off.
Examined: The Extent To Which Aircraft Values & Engine Values Are Intertwined

The value of an aircraft depreciates much faster than that of engines.

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A closeup of two engines of an Edelweiss Airbus A340.
How Many Engines Do Airliners Go Through In A Typical Lifespan?

Several factors determine how many new engines an aircraft will need before retirement.

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A flydubai boeing 737 MAX
Why Do Airliners Takeoff With Reduced Thrust?

The reduced takeoff thrust procedure increases engine durability, lowers maintenance costs, and increases engine reliability.

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An Airbus A350-900 engine with its cowlings off.
How Much Do Jet Engines Cost?

A jet engine can cost between $50,000 and $50 million depending on the size and power capability.

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Ryanair Discovers Unapproved Parts In Some Of Its Boeing 737 Engines

The Irish carrier became the latest victim of receiving uncertified engine components.

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Rolls-Royce Ultrafan on a test flight with a Boeing 747
Rolls-Royce CEO Says Firm Is 'Well Positioned' To Reenter The Narrowbody Market

CEO of Rolls-Royce, Tufan Erginbilgic, suggested a move into single-aisle propulsion could be on the cards in the future.

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A Boeing 777X flying in the sky.
GE, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney: Who Rules the Engine Market?

Let's take a look at the triumvirate of aircraft engine makers and how they compare to each other.

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An Airbus A350-900 engine with its cowlings off.
What Happens When An Aircraft Engine Experiences A Flameout?

An engine flameout can be caused due to a variety of reasons.

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An Airbus A350-900 engine with its cowlings off.
Explained: The Implications Of Oil Leaks On Aircraft

These could be catastrophic if not properly addressed.

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Which Way Do Airplane Engines Spin?

The fan blades on a jet engine can rotate either way, depending on the manufacturer.

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The Rolls-Royce Boeing 747-400 testbed flying over snow-capped mountains.
Flying Engine Testbeds: Everything You Need To Know

Each new engine must undergo ground and flight tests before being certified.

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A general aviation aircraft parked on a snowy field.
How Are Aircraft Engines Preheated & Kept Warm In Cold Weather?

When the temperature drops below freezing, you need to preheat piston aircraft engines.

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