In addition, replacing all those mechanical parts makes the engine cheaper – an important point with what is essentially a disposable power plant. For testing, the engine installed in the ATLAS Flight ...

Pilots rev up engines before takeoff, but why? The answer lies in a fascinating dance of air, fire, and spinning blades.

Researchers from China’s Institute of Engineering Thermophysics have reportedly built and tested a new “adaptive cycle engine” (ACE). This is a type of next-generation jet engine that can change how ...