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5 Things You Didn't Know About The Outer Casing Of Aircraft Engines

Outer casings protect the engine and keep them cool during operation.

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A jet engine with its cowlings removed.
What Is The Role of Engine Oil In Aircraft?

Engine oil is used for various purposes other than lubrication.

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Another Chinese Passenger Has Thrown Coins Into An Aircraft Engine

A China Southern Flight was delayed by 4 hours due to 'lucky' coins being tossed into the engine.

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A Tradewind Aviation jet aircraft and turboprop parked side by side at an airport.
How Do Turbofan Engines Differ From Turboprops?

The thermodynamic principle of turbofans and turboprops is identical; they differ in functionality and applicability.

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The engine on an Airbus A220.
How Many Horsepower Does A Commercial Jet Engine Have?

It is impossible to precisely estimate engine thrust in horsepower.

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Why Advancing Open Fan Architectures Is Critical To Lowering Emissions

The joint venture between GE Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines is using its expertise to improve efficiency.

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Russia Expects 20 Deliveries Of Sukhoi Superjet SSJ NEW In 2024

Deliveries of the Russian regional jet will begin in 2024 as customer airlines eagerly await its return.

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The front of three Pratt & Whitney engines.
What Exactly Is A Geared Turbofan Engine?

This new kind of engine has quite a lot to offer.

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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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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 closeup of a jet engine.
5 Interesting Facts About Inflight Engine Shutdowns

A closer look at something that most of the flying public will never need to think about.

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A Rolls Royce engine being moved outside of a maintenance facility.
Top 5: The World's Largest Jet Engine Manufacturers

The manufacturers on this list hold some of the most significant accomplishments in commercial aviation.

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An engine being maintainted by an engineer.
What Are The Typical Scopes & Costs Of Engine Maintenance Work?

Comprehensive maintenance of jet engines may cost operators several million dollars.

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Top 10: A Brief Guide To The World's Largest Jet Engines

The list includes both the operational and recently produced jet engines.

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The Sustainability Benefits Of Geared Turbofan Engines

The GTF engine design paves the way towards net-zero carbon emissions.

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Examined: The Role Of Joint Ventures In Aircraft Engine Alliances

Engine alliances have delivered some of the best products in the market.

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A GTF engine manufactured by Pratt & Whitney installed on Embraer's Profit Hunter.
Do Smaller Jet Engines Spin Faster Than Larger Ones?

The size of the engine determines the required blade tip speeds.

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Sir Frank Whittle: The Life & Times Of The Father Of The Turbojet Engine

Whittle patented his first turbojet engine design in 1930.

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How Are Jet Engines Tested & Developed?

Engine development involves design, manufacturing, testing, and certification.

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A Boeing 737 MAX with the Leap engine.
What Are The World's Most Expensive Jet Engines?

Military engines are some of the costliest due to their extraordinary operational requirements.

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