East Hartford-based jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney has been awarded an $11 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to build F100 engines for military aircraft, a member of Connecticut’s ...

The McDonnell Douglas DC-8 stands as a pivotal icon in the annals of aviation history, marking the dawn of the commercial jet age in the United States. Developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company, which ...

Testing spaces at PBS Aerospace’s HQ include areas to fine-tune and troubleshoot turbines, compressors, exhaust systems. PBS Aerospace officially opened its new North American headquarters in Roswell ...

The world’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels, especially for transportation, has left a deep mark on both the planet and public health. Burning these fuels releases a flood of greenhouse gases, which ...

A George Stone Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology Program graduate and his employer have created a hands-on apparatus to help future students. Sean Rader, director of maintenance at ...

It doesn't seem to matter how powerful jet engine technology becomes; the cost of air travel doesn't seem to be coming down any time soon. But that doesn't mean de facto flagship airlines like Delta ...

With their capability to fly higher, farther, and more efficiently, jet engines have transformed air travel since their introduction. From its origins in the 1930s, the jet engine was a substantial ...