The video will explore the four stages of jet engine operation: intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust. First, air is drawn into the engine and compressed by a series of blades, ...

Jet engines that you find (most commonly) or airplanes have a particular kind of fan that helps make the whole thing work.

Today's new family of GE GenX engines for Boeing's new 787and 747-8 produce upward of 70,000 pounds of thrust compared to the 5,000 pounds for the early jet power plants.

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 ...

India is reportedly considering collaborating with either the UK’s Rolls-Royce or France’s Safran to jointly produce fighter ...

Many readers will be familiar with the Dyson Air Multiplier, an ingenious bladeless fan design in which a compressor pushes jets of air from the inside edge of a large ring. This fast-moving air dr… ...

Researchers have developed a prototype jet engine powered by microwave air plasmas, offering thrust without fossil fuels. (CREDIT: CC BY-SA 4.0) ...

Lignin-based jet fuel packs more power for less pollution Date: April 27, 2022 Source: Washington State University Summary: An experimental plant-based jet fuel could increase engine performance ...