Why are airplanes with four engines being discontinued by manufacturers?

Four-turbine aircraft are a rare sight on the tarmac these days, as the efficiency and affordability of twinjet aircraft has ...

Is it true that larger engines actually reduce an aircraft's top speed?

Larger engines do indeed increase drag, but are they worth it?
Chicago Tribune

Sheldon H. Jacobson: Commercial airplane jet engine problems are more common than many realize

Speculation abounds as to the cause of the Air India airplane crash on June 12. One explanation so far is that both engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner failed, a highly unlikely event. A list ...
SlashGear

When Did Rolls-Royce Start Making Airplane Engines & How Did It Get Into The Industry?

Car enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of ultra-luxury cars, and aviation enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of engines for some of the world's most famous aircraft. Originally, ...
FLYING Magazine on MSN

MagniX Building Electric Aircraft Engines for GA Airframes

New MagniAIR engine is aimed at models used for recreational flying and training.
SlashGear

What Are Thrust Reversers In Airplane Engines And What Happens When They Deploy?

When you're flying on a commercial jet, you naturally become very familiar with the sound and feeling of the powerful turbine engines. As you take off, you can feel their rumbling muscle rocketing the ...
Flying

ZeroAvia’s Electric Aircraft Engine Advances Toward FAA Certification

ZeroAvia reached a significant milestone with the FAA publishing special conditions for its 600-kilowatt electric engine, clarifying the path to certification by late 2026 for its hydrogen-electric ...
Jalopnik

Even Planes Are Not Safe From An LS Engine Swap, Apparently

You can LS swap almost anything. Enthusiasts have stuffed one of the General's LS engines in just about every kind of car you can think of: Volkswagen Beetles, old Porsches, DeLoreans, and everything ...