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 ...

There are a lot of different aircraft, and they all use a variety of engines from different engine manufacturers. Two of the more commonly used engines are turbofan and turbojet engines. They have a ...

This Williams FJ44-3ATW turbofan engine powered the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer. The lightweight, powerful, highly efficient jet engine enabled Steve Fossett to pilot the Global Flyer around the ...

Credit: Russia Ministry of Transport Russia has selected the thrust rating for its new heavy turbofan engine, which will be installed on both future commercial and military platforms. It will have ...