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On October 11, 2024, Astro Mechanica successfully performed the first hot-fire test up to 30% power of its Gen3 engine. Traditional turbojets, like you'd see in fighter planes, use the exhaust gas ...

COLORADO SPRINGS—Boom has begun manufacturing parts for the initial test core of the Overture’s Symphony supersonic engine at ...

Turbofan engines are the beating heart of modern aviation, powering everything from passenger airliners to advanced military jets. Though they may appear complex, their working principle is ...

Jet engines are at the heart of modern air travel, powering the majority of commercial aircraft. These advanced propulsion systems are designed to move massive airplanes quickly and efficiently ...

Turbofan engines represent a pinnacle of modern aero‐propulsion technology, with aerodynamic performance playing a crucial role in achieving improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and ...

With four F117 turbofan engines giving the C-17 its thrust, the cargo plane can reach speeds of 450 knots at 28,000 feet and has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet at cruising speed.