Get ready to fly faster than ever before. This jet engine can reach hypersonic speeds right off the runway, which may change the game for civilian flight.

Rolls-Royce's Trent 900 didn't force an A380 redesign; it defined it. See how that legacy is shaping the future of cleaner flight.

The primary driver of aircraft efficiency today is the engines. While advances in aerodynamics and materials do cut down on fuel burn as well, the engine is the main determinant as to how much fuel an ...

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 ...

The world's heavy reliance on fossil fuels, especially for transportation, has left a deep mark on both the planet and public health. Burning these fuels releases a flood of greenhouse gases, which ...

Airbus is teasing technologies that could enable its next-generation single-aisle jet, including innovative engine and wing designs aimed at boosting efficiency. The Toulouse-based airframer provided ...

Four-engine airplanes like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 were once essential for long-haul travel. At the time, engines weren't powerful or reliable enough to handle long-haul flights, which made ...