A modern jet engine is a complex mechanical wonder. However, these aren't engines that will just roar into action with the turn of a key or the press of a button. Often, turbine engines will need ...

I'm not sure if you've heard, but planes are neat. And how could they not be? You sit down, and in less than a day, you can be on the other side of the world. That's also before you get into the ...

If you’ve ever watched or been on an aircraft sitting on the runway, you might notice the engines begin to hum and spin just before the plane moves. This process is called spooling up, and it’s a ...