How GE Aerospace Engines Stack Up Against The Rolls-Royce Trent Series

In comparing the GE9X and Trent XWB, it becomes clear that while both engines share common goals of efficiency, reliability, ...

Here’s How Different The Boeing 747-8’s Engines Are Compared To The 787

Discover the surprising design differences between the engines of the Boeing 747-8 and 787 Dreamliner, and how they impact performance.

Why this monster jet engine is crushing Boeing’s mounting competition from Airbus

The Rolls-Royce UltraFan could be the powerplant of choice for next-generation aircraft.
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Why the future of jet engines is duct-free

From an open-fan design to carbon-fibre composite fan blades, this company is reimagining jet engines. CFM International is a ...
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300 million flight hours later, GE Aerospace refines its most advanced jet engine

Thirty years ago, GE Aerospace transformed commercial aviation with a material swap that most ...
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Improving the Efficiency of Engines for Large Nonfighter Aircraft

The prices of gasoline should serve as a wake-up call to all of us involved in public office, that we have got an energy security problem and a national security problem, and now is the time to deal ...
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Particulates Challenge Turbine Engines, Part 2

Aerial firefighting helicopters ingest significant volumes of airborne particles, and operators are advised to conduct periodic “compressor washes” to remove the contaminants from the compressor.
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Why do pilots spool up jet engines before takeoff?

If you’ve ever watched or been on an aircraft sitting on the runway, you might notice the engines begin to hum and spin just before the plane moves. This process is called spooling up, and it’s a ...