Enormous engines like the GE90 had to be developed to power the 777, primarily because it has two turbofans rather than four.

It's not every day that we get to talk at length about the achievements of a particular jet engine. Sure, we do mention them from time to time when discussing the aircraft they power, but that's about ...

In the late 1940s, GE introduced the J-47 gas turbine engine, which became the most-produced jet engine of the early jet age, ...

The U.S. Dept. of Defense approved a $2.85-billion contract for CFM International to provide F108 engine supplies through October 2029, a contract that includes one five-year option. CFM International ...

Despite Boeing's well-documented recent troubles, air travel is statistically still the safest form of travel. There are numerous reasons behind this, but one important factor is the reliability of ...

With their capability to fly higher, farther, and more efficiently, jet engines have transformed air travel since their introduction. From its origins in the 1930s, the jet engine was a substantial ...