Jet engines are relatively simple in their basic design, but advancements in gas turbine engine technology have mostly done away with the cool-looking bucket-type reverse thrust systems. These thrust ...

The world’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels, especially for transportation, has left a deep mark on both the planet and public health. Burning these fuels releases a flood of greenhouse gases, which ...

The landscape of aviation takes a mighty leap forward with the imminent construction of the world’s most powerful fighter jet engine, boasting a remarkable 40,000 lbs thrust power. This monumental ...

Fighter jet engines are complex machines that enable aircraft to reach incredible speeds. The modern fighter jet is defined by its engine, which accelerates a tremendous volume of air rearward that it ...

The refinement of the fighter jet seems to have happened at a blistering pace. The world's first operative fighter jet was Germany's Messerschmitt Me 262, which took to the skies during the latter ...

Pratt & Whitney has powered some of the world's most famous aircraft since biplanes ruled the sky 100 years ago, beginning with the company's founding in 1925. Pratt & Whitney's Wasp engine changed ...