Looking at how commercial aircraft engines have evolved over time.

A surprising truth behind two of aviation's most iconic aircraft families.

The first recognizable internal combustion engine was developed by Nikolaus Otto in 1861. Since then, the gasoline-powered engine has evolved immensely. However, the principles that underlie how ...

A bold move that redefined aviation performance: the untold story behind the Boeing 757's dual-engine strategy.

In 1925, the Wasp was a leap forward in aircraft power, reliability, and performance – one that rocketed the trajectory of aviation technology into the post-war era. Its nine-cylinder, air-cooled ...

Boom Supersonic is putting its engine technology to work on the ground to power the AI boom, and help fund development of its full-size Overture aircraft. Jesse Orrall (he/him/his) is a Senior Video ...

Some disagree, but there are signs that indicate a heightened interest among aviation's major players in hydrogen propulsion as a real, available solution for green commercial flying. As big names ...

It is the most numerous military aircraft ever produced and the second largest number of all types, including civil, ...

Piston-engined fighters ruled the roost for thirty years. A brutal survival of the fittest ensured a rapid evolution of these characterful machines; the final fighters were over six times faster and ...

Regional aircraft start-up Maeve Aerospace expects its in-development Maeve Jet will use hybrid-electric open-rotor engines derived from the system RTX is developing under a demonstrator programme ...