Small planes use boxer engines because they're lightweight, run smoothly, and have better cooling — all of which are crucial ...

You might be surprised to learn that the question of the largest plane engine doesn't exactly have a straight answer.

Engine fires are an occasional occurrence on any plane equipped with a jet engine, and they can certainly be alarming for both passengers and crew when they occur.

GE Aerospace made public the accomplishments of a particular F404 engine that was flown on three different aircraft over the ...

One of the engines of the Air India plane that crashed last week was new, while the other was not due for servicing until ...

Chopper 2 flew over the airport as firefighters were seen watering down the plane's engine. No injuries have been reported at this time. Delta said it is working to bring an additional aircraft to ...

Modern planes are built both to resist sudden fires and to deal with them when they occur. If a fire is detected in one of the plane's engines, there's a fairly straightforward order of operations.