American space agency NASA and GE Aerospace announced the first integrated test of a Passport engine in Hybrid Thermally ...

Pilots rev up engines before takeoff, but why? The answer lies in a fascinating dance of air, fire, and spinning blades.

A modern jet engine is a complex mechanical wonder. However, these aren't engines that will just roar into action with the turn of a key or the press of a button. Often, turbine engines will need ...

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 ...

You could call it a temple of thrust -- a building designed to handle the massive thrust these engines can kick up. Walls 3 feet thick and giant doors weighing hundreds of thousands of pounds enclose ...

Getting on a plane and landing safely always brings a sense of relief, especially in light of recent crashes. However, this doesn't mean you didn't look out the window mid-flight and think about ...

I'm not sure if you've heard, but planes are neat. And how could they not be? You sit down, and in less than a day, you can be on the other side of the world. That's also before you get into the ...