"I never understood why jet engines are left wide open to bird strikes and debris. I thought there should be a way to guard ...

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The top procurement official at one of Europe's largest airlines urged GE Aerospace and other engine makers on Wednesday not to overlook durability when it comes to designing the ...

Jet engines are designed to handle extreme heat and pressure, but sand creates a unique problem. Fine particles can erode ...

When you think of a commercial jet taking off, where would it make the most sense to put the jet engines? You might think of something like a rocket ship, and place the engines near the back to ...