Why The Boeing 777 Has Such Large Engines

Enormous engines like the GE90 had to be developed to power the 777, primarily because it has two turbofans rather than four.

The Boeing 767’s Unique Design That Helped Make ETOPS Possible

ETOPS certification for the 767 fundamentally reshaped the long-haul aviation industry, moving carriers away from three and ...
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Which Jet Engines Are Made By General Electric? Here's What You Need To Know

General Electric (GE) has been in operation for over 100 years and most consumers best know the brand for its many appliances, but that's not all it manufactures. From women-focused medical devices to ...
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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, ...
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Who Builds Boeing's Jet Engines, And Are They The Same As Airbus Uses?

American aerospace giant Boeing has taken a bit of tarnish of late. A pair of deadly crashes and other lesser malfunctions have sullied the reputations of the latest iterations of the brand's 737 Max ...
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How Does the Engine of a Fighter Jet Work?

Fighter jet engines are complex machines that enable aircraft to reach incredible speeds. The modern fighter jet is defined by its engine, which accelerates a tremendous volume of air rearward that it ...
The National Interest

The US Is Spending $3 Billion on New F-35 Engines

The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet is the most expensive fighter procurement program in modern history. Pratt & Whitney, the engine manufacturer for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet, recently ...