Diesel aircraft engines promise lower fuel burn and cheaper operating costs at a time when every gallon and every kilogram ...

Speed brakes are high-drag devices designed to help aircraft descend faster without gaining excess speed. They're especially useful when a pilot needs to increase the descent rate without shocking the ...

Car enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of ultra-luxury cars, and aviation enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of engines for some of the world's most famous aircraft. Originally, ...

Modern military aircraft not only fly fast and oftentimes carry heavy payloads, they can also virtually disappear. One of the biggest challenges in making this happen lies with concealing the engines, ...