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 unmistakable silhouette of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is defined by the massive third engine piercing through its ...
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 ...
On the McDonnell Douglas MD-11, the center engine is not fed in the same way that most traditional trijets are. The Boeing ...
The Boeing 737 sits unusually close to the aircraft apron, a design choice that traces its origins back to the 1960s, when many airports lacked jet bridges, high-loaders, and large amounts of ground ...
DOE supercomputers will simulate the in-flight performance of a GE Aerospace open-fan concept engine, to evaluate its energy-efficiency and noise levels. The CFM International Open Fan concept jet ...