Why does the Boeing 747-400 have 3 engine types?

One iconic plane, three very different engines. Unravel the mystery of the 747-400's multi-engine design and the strategic ...
Aviation Week

Despite Few New Aircraft Types, Business Aviation Propulsion Booms

Almost identical to the Pratt & Whitney PW814GA version powering Gulfstream’s G500/600, the PW812D variant is also due to enter service later this year on Dassault’s new Falcon 6X. Credit: Pratt & ...
SlashGear

Piston Vs. Turboprop: What's The Difference Between These Two Airplane Engines?

When you're at an airport and see propeller aircraft, you likely think it is powered by a piston engine. This is usually true among smaller planes, like the Cessa 172 Skyhawk and the Piper Archer, or ...
Nasdaq

RTX's Unit Gets PW127XT-L Turboprop Engine's Certification

RTX Corporation’s RTX business, Pratt & Whitney, has been awarded the type certification for the PW127XT-L regional turboprop engine by Transport Canada Civil Aviation. This marks the 200th type ...
Flying

Transport Canada Awards Pratt & Whitney Engine Type Certification

Pratt & Whitney Canada received Transport Canada certification for the PW545D engine selected to power the Cessna Citation Ascend business jet from Textron Aviation. [Courtesy: Pratt & Whitney] Pratt ...
SlashGear

What Kind Of Engine Oil Do Airplanes Use? (And Why You Can't Use It In Your Car)

No matter whether you run car, motorcycle, boat, or airplane, one common fact binding all these vehicles is that their engines all need oil. An internal combustion engine running at speed is a violent ...
Aviation Week

Magnetic Predicts Engine Market Transition, Inflection Point

Magnetic Group forecasts a pivotal shift in the aircraft engine market, with key trends signaling an approaching inflection point. According to the company’s data, populations of CFM International ...