Flightglobal

SJ-100’s PD-8 engine passes blade-out containment tests

Blade-failure tests have been carried out on the Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine for Russia’s import-substituted Yakovlev SJ-100. United Engine says the PD-8 passed the test “successfully” on a rig at its ...
Gizmodo

NASA Just Fired up Its Quiet Supersonic Jet—and It Looks Like Pure Speed

NASA just wrapped engine performance tests on its X-59 research aircraft, which the space agency hopes will prove a means of mitigating supersonic aircraft’s odious sonic booms. NASA and Lockheed ...
Flightglobal

Superjet fitted with PD-8 engines tests performance at cruise speeds and altitudes

United Aircraft’s re-engined Yakovlev Superjet 100 has carried out flight at cruise altitude as part of the test programme for its Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant. The aircraft is serving as a PD-8 ...
Morningstar

In HelloNation, Auto Repair Expert Chad Shelton Discusses Check Engine Lights & Diagnostic Tests

SHELBYVILLE, Ky., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The article explains how vehicle diagnostics, live data, and sensor readings help identify the cause of a check engine light. Why does a check engine ...
Jalopnik

Do Performance Spark Plugs Add Horsepower?

Some upgrades sound faster just because of the name. Performance spark plugs are definitely in that category. The name alone suggests extra power, better combustion, and maybe a little boost in fuel ...