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A unique combination of jet propulsion and sled mechanics leads to a record-breaking performance. This project documents the fabrication, test runs, and the moment the custom sled shattered speed ...
Royce’s award for manufacturing turboshaft engines, parts, and installation kits, providing the power for a series of U.S.
Supersonic tunnel trials suggest the X-59’s shape can scatter shock waves, paving the way for hush-hush high-speed flight.
Last week, Delta Air Lines reported its quarterly earnings. On the company’s call with analysts, CEO Ed Bastian confirmed that the company is doing something very unusual to avoid Trump’s tariffs—it’s ...
Found on eBay and purchased by YouTuber Cleetus McFarland, this Boeing Turbine Engine Camaro just got a new lease on life.
The test’s importance is rooted in its manufacturing process. AECC reported this is China’s first flight-validated turbojet ...
Jet engines are an engineering marvel, but how do they actually work to keep planes soaring at incredible speeds? In this video, we’ll break down the complex mechanics behind jet propulsion in a ...
Elmo is still out of work. And he’s hoping people will open their wallets to help him and his friend at PBS. The creators behind the viral post about Elmo getting fired from “Sesame Street ...
How Active Volcanoes Can Put Airplanes in Danger A global early-warning system strives to keep aircraft safe from volcanic eruptions.
Bob Maddox once built the world’s largest pulse-jet engine and mounted it in a 1965 Jaguar. Star Wars audio engineers even recorded his pulse-jet engines for the movie Solo.
Like BA 009, the KLM jumbo jet lost power in all four engines, and again the pilots struggled to control the aircraft as it plummeted from 27,900 feet toward the sea. At 13,300 feet, the crew managed ...
Jet engine spirals are meant for the safety of ground workers. When the blades on jet engines spin, they're whipping at high speeds, normally between 2,200 and 4,500 rotations per minute (RPM).