GE Aerospace tested a high-bypass turbofan engine fitted with electric motor/generators to supplement power during different phases of operation. The design optimizes engine performance, so the ...

Engine chevrons have become commonplace on modern airliners over the past decade. The shark-toothed design seen at the rear of some engine designs is not to improve the engine's appearance or make it ...

As with many things in technological development, identifying the most revolutionary designs depends in part on what aspects one wants to stress. And when it comes to commercial aircraft engines, it ...