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 ...

During the '60s, more and more people were clamoring to fly around the world than ever before. This led to innovations like the 747, the first twin-aisle aircraft. This bird was huge and ideal for ...

Speed, efficiency, and altitude are the name of the game when it comes to aircraft; all of which benefit from smaller engines. "There's no replacement for displacement" applies less to piston-engine ...