Airbus Selects French-Japanese Electric Motor Developer For Hydrogen Engine Prototype
The company will develop a hydrogen-electric prototype and explore other ways of optimizing aircraft propulsion systems.
Latest
What Are The Differences Between Aircraft Gas Turbines And Industrial Gas Turbines?
With an identical working principle, the two types differ in performance requirements and operability.
Do Aircraft Require Oil Changes?
One of the most basic maintenance tasks that are performed on a road-moving vehicle is changing the oil.
.jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=410&h=260&dpr=1.5)
How A Turboprop Engine Works
Unlike a pure turbojet engine which produces thrust, a turboprop engine relies almost entirely on its propeller to generate forward motion.
Raytheon Completes Ground Test Of Dash 8 Hybrid-Electric Engine
Testing was done at Pratt & Whitney facilities in Quebec, and a demonstrator flight is planned for 2024.
UltraFan: Rolls-Royce Will Begin Testing Its Biggest Ever Engine Early Next Year
The UltraFan technology demonstrator has been mounted for testing in Derby.
Air Canada A220 Diverts To Minneapolis After Engine Failure
The incident is not the first with an in-flight engine shutdown for the A220.
How Many Engines Do Airliners Go Through In A Typical Lifespan?
The number of engines airliners go through in their life depends on several factors.
Air Corsica Takes The First ATR 72-600 Powered By PW127XT Engines
The aircraft is also the first of its type in the fleet of Air Corsica.
Rear Vs Wing-Mounted Engines: Advantages And Disadvantages
It is rare to find rear-mounted engines in commercial aircraft these days.
Why Reverse Thrust Is Not Used In Flight
In most modern airliners, its use is banned in the air because it could lead to undesirable flight characteristics that might cause a loss of control.
100 Sukhoi Superjets To Be Equipped With Used Engines
The used engines for the aircraft were sourced from an aircraft component pool, and are allegedly in excellent condition.
How Do Turbofan Engines Differ From Turboprops?
The thermodynamic principle of turbofans and turboprops is identical; they differ in functionality and applicability.
Rolls-Royce Is Testing A Low-Emission Combustion System On Its Boeing 747
Test flights of ALECSys have now been undertaken at 40,000 feet.
Royal Jordanian Selects Pratt & Whitney Engines For New Narrowbody Aircraft
PRatt & Whitneys GTF engines will power the new A320 and A321neo aircraft, as well as the new Embraer E2s.
How Engines Are Attached To Aircraft
A closer look at the design and reasoning behind the engine's attachment structure.
Why The Airbus A380 Is Only Equipped With Reverse Thrust On Its Inside Engines
It's a big and magnificent bird. But with its massive size, why does it only have reverse thrusters on two of its four engines?
Boom Supersonic Continues To Search For Engine Manufacturer
P&W says it is "100% focused on current projects."
How Pilots Set Engine Power When Taking Off
Setting the thrust incorrectly could lead to a major accident where an aircraft could even veer off the runway.
What Are Engine Fire Detection & Extinguishing Systems And How Do They Work?
A fire of any sort is a big hazard when flying because there is a chance of it spreading to the point where it becomes uncontrollable.