The APU, or auxiliary power unit aboard an aircraft has a specific purpose, but also a pretty big drawback. Here's what you ...

When sitting in a landing plane, you might have noticed a backward force, pushing against the plane and slowing it down. What ...

The residual water vapour and carbon dioxide from the burned kerosene oxidises and ignites magnesium particles, giving the ...

China has introduced the Comac C949, a supersonic jet designed for efficiency and reduced noise, with a range 50% longer than the Concorde.

The engines were also angled slightly, helping to blow their hot exhaust fumes outwards and away from the fuselage. Aside ...

The ducted fan is meant to be a stand-in for a model jet engine, based around a ... variable nozzle to more finely control the “exhaust” of his engine. This system is also 3D printed and ...

and exhaust strokes. The film also introduces rotary engines, including steam turbines and gas turbines, and explains the principles of reaction engines, such as jet and rocket engines ...

You know that beautiful, clear blue sky over Rochester? It’s always a welcome sight—when it happens. But have you ever noticed the thin white streaks that sometimes crisscross the sky? Many people ...

Aircraft engine maintenance has traditionally been time-consuming and costly, requiring extensive downtime and meticulous ...

Researchers have developed an innovative secondary combustion technique to help China win the global hypersonic race.