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The GE Passport: The Engine That Powers Business Jets To Fly Further

It is a small scaled CFM LEAP engine designed to power large business jets.

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Can The Airbus A380 Fly On One Engine?

Looking at the capabilities of the behemoth.

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5 Facts About Aircraft Engines You Might Not Know

Here are five lesser-known facts, plus a bonus!

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Boeing Has Redesigned The 737NG Engine Nacelle To Better Resist Broken Fan Blades

The manufacturer has completed the required work ahead of the FAA's deadline of July 31st.

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What Are The Tiny Wings On The Side Of Aircraft Engines?

Are they steps for engineers to climb onto?

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GE Aerospace Wins At Paris Air Show With Republic Airways And Garuda Indonesia

GE Aerospace reported a very successful third day at the Paris Air Show, striking deals with Riyadh Air, Republic Airways and Garuda Indonesia.

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Five Game-Changing Engines That Revolutionized The World Of Aviation

The top five engine families of the 20th century.

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LATAM Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines For Up To 146 Airbus Aircraft

The engines offer aircraft with increased fuel efficiency, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.

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How Many Revolutions Do Different Aircraft Engine Types Complete Per Minute?

Not all parts of modern jet engines rotate at the same speed.

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GE, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney: Who Rules the Engine Market?

Let's take a look at the triumvirate of aircraft engine makers and how they compare to each other.

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How Are Jet Engines Tested & Developed?

Engine development involves design, manufacturing, testing, and certification.

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The Different Indications That Pilots Use To Control Aircraft Engines

The engines must be controlled and looked after to ensure optimal performance with minimal cost.

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How Many Parts Do Jet Engines Consist Of?

Modern jet engines consist of 25,000 to 45,000 individual parts.

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Why Do Jet Engines Keep Getting Larger?

In this case, bigger is better.

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Pratt & Whitney Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of IAE V2500 Engine Program

40 years ago, Pratt & Whitney created the IAE partnership, which produced one of the world's most successful and efficient airliner engines.

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Round And Round: What Are Engine Cycle Parameters & How Are They Defined?

Engine cycle parameters are obtained along the airflow path at various locations.

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Not Just Automobiles: How Henry Ford Became An Aviation Pioneer

How the father of the automobile industry also created a lasting but often overlooked aviation legacy.

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Pratt & Whitney Canada Marks 1 Billion Engine Hours

The manufacturer has also reached six decades of excellence and innovation with its PT6 engine family.

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Aircraft Stalls: Why They Happen & How They Can Be Prevented

Techncally, you could stall an aircraft at any speed. Let's take a look at how they happen and some cases where recovery was not successful.

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