A closer look at modern Rolls-Royce & Pratt & Whitney jetliner engines.

The F135 turbofan engine from Pratt & Whitney powers every variant of the F-35 Lightning II (making it one of the 8 fighter jets with Pratt & Whitney engines powering them) and is the most advanced ...

GE Aerospace is making gains with its GEnx high-bypass turbofan engine technology, winning new business and building up its presence with existing customers. In recent days the engine builder has ...

Pratt & Whitney developed the TF30 turbofan engine as a private venture, originally working with Douglas Aircraft in early marketing considerations for the DC-9 small jet transport. However, what was ...

Looking at the Boeing 737 MAX now, one can't help but notice its large engines. Like other 737 variants, thesehave been given flattened bottoms to ensure they have sufficient ground clearance. But the ...

Click to open image viewer. Following the September 1967 commitment of corporate funds to develop the engine, the General Electric CF6-6 turbofan was selected in April 1968 to power the McDonnell ...

Engine makers are quick to note that their newest turbofans are significantly more efficient than those they replace. Perhaps so, but the old adage “What have you done for me lately?” still rings true ...

GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have begun altitude testing for their new low-cost GEK800 turbofan engine, designed to power cruise missiles and unmanned platforms in the ...