The global aircraft nacelle and thrust reverser market size was US$ 4,362.7 million in 2021. The global aircraft nacelle and thrust reverser market size is forecast to reach US$ 7,185.1 million by ...

Step into the world of the L-1011 Tristar, a revolutionary wide-body airliner that was ahead of its time. Developed by Lockheed in the 1970s, the L-1011 was only the third wide-body passenger jet ...

We're here to take a closer look at the whirling heart of the F-35B's impressive short take-off and vertical landing capability.

Uncover the fascinating story of the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, a marvel of 1960s aviation technology that could fly and even land itself in zero visibility—years ahead of its time. This advanced ...

Spirit AeroSystems will furlough 250-350 employees in Wichita due to a thrust reverser backlog. The furlough starts May 12 and lasts roughly one month.

The only kinds of planes that can use thrust reversers mid-flight are military-grade aircraft, which may use them for high-flying, speedy landings in dangerous territory.

As an experimental Su-27 variant, the Su-27LL-PS tested advanced 2D thrust vectoring for enhanced maneuverability, providing critical insights into supermaneuverable flight dynamics, material ...

The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar are two of the biggest trijets, but how are they different? Here's what you need to know.

Recently published FAA Advisory Circular AC 25.933-1 provides guidelines for large aircraft manufacturers to comply with updated safety regulations aimed at preventing dangerous thrust reversals ...

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 ...

DALLAS – Today, in 1972, Lockheed L-1011 TriStar (N301EA) entered commercial service with Eastern Air Lines on its Miami-New York route. Eastern Air Lines, AKA Eastern, was a major American airline ...

Thrust Reverser Actuation Systems power and control the deployment of aircraft thrust reversers, which ensure optimal aircraft performance by minimizing runway stopping distances.