Why would both engines of a state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner lose power just seconds after takeoff, when everything ...

The B-52 Stratofortress is not equipped with an auxiliary power unit (APU), meaning it needs to be cart started with ...

Sometimes you need a shot of espresso or Rip It to start the day, but when you’re a 93-ton strategic bomber, you may need something a little more explosive. That is why maintenance crews for the Air ...

Aircraft starter motors are crucial for engine ignition, and troubleshooting malfunctions is a common issue for general aviation pilots. Lycoming engine starters often fail due to dirt and ...

Hermeus completed what it said was a major test of a new-design engine, bringing the startup one step closer to building reusable hypersonic aircraft. During a series of tests at the Notre Dame ...

Investigators are probing an accident at Helsinki in which an ATR 72-500 was damaged after it began to roll forward after engine start. The aircraft, operated on behalf of Finnair by regional carrier ...

As turbine blades experience high temperatures they can begin to elongate and rub up against the engine’s case wall. Credit: Australian Transport Safety Board Modern turbine engines are reliable when ...