Diesel aircraft engines promise lower fuel burn and cheaper operating costs at a time when every gallon and every kilogram matter in the air. Yet as manufacturers push these powerplants into more ...
SEOUL, July 19 (Reuters) - Airlines face their longest ever waits for engine maintenance with demand likely to peak in 2026, according to consultancy Bain, constraining carriers' growth and adding ...
For most people, diesel engines equate to either pickup trucks or semis traversing freeways. However, what many of us do not know is that diesel engines can be used in aircraft, too. You would not ...
Diesel engines are renowned for their remarkable low-end torque, longevity, and sterling fuel economy. Diesel fuel packs 10% to 15% more energy than gasoline or petrol, enabling it to go 35% farther ...
For the ever-evolving aviation industry, the traditional time and material–based contracts between airlines and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the maintenance of aircraft engines may not ...
Aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) has become a choke point for commercial aviation. Repair shops are struggling to service a growing number of aging narrowbody engines as airlines ...
Diesel engines are a rarity in aviation history, but they've carved out an interesting niche. While most aircraft rely on gasoline-powered piston engines or jet turbines, diesel has offered some ...
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW100 line is the most dominant engine in any class, powering almost every major turboprop platform in the world. These include the ATR and De Havilland Canada Dash 8 families ...