The GE CF6 the longest running aircraft engine and remains a popular choice for cargo aircraft and some military transport ...

Boeing built the first 747 in 1968 and its production run would last until 2023, when the final airframe - a 747-8F freighter variant - rolled off the production line before its delivery to Atlas Air.

Airways takes a closer look at two advanced engines: the General Electric GEnx-1B and the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000.

The ATLAS 747 engine fire incident was a tense moment that tested the flight crew’s skills under pressure. Reviewing the ATC audio, pilots reflected on how the emergency unfolded and was managed.

Repurposed 747s can be found around the world While any large aircraft art piece may catch someone's attention, the 747 is particularly famous. The quad-engine jet, nicknamed the "Queen of the ...

Porsche has developed a 6-stroke engine… but what does that even mean? Let’s take a step back. A standard 4-stroke engine refers to the number of phases a piston goes through as it moves up and down ...

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Those 3 airlines fly a total of 10 routes into the United States, 2 of which go into Dulles. Starting this week all passengers who book a trip to Beijing through Air China will fly on the quad-engine ...

The engine in question was a V6 unit that Jaguar fitted to the XJ220 supercar, which was the fastest production car in the world when it launched. Sure, the JRV-6 engine that made the production ...

Unlike brands that forge rich history with particular engine configurations, BMW hasn't been content to stick to one signature layout. Its inline-6 engines remain among its most popular for good ...