Today's new family of GE GenX engines for Boeing's new 787and 747-8 produce upward of 70,000 pounds of thrust compared to the 5,000 pounds for the early jet power plants. Ever wonder how that happens?

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Welcome to Jet Set, a recurring feature in which we highlight our favorite new accessories that are perfect for any kind of trip. Traveling during the last month of the year is hectic no matter what, ...

An aircraft travelling through the atmosphere produces air-pressure waves similar to a ship's bow-wave. When the aircraft exceeds the speed of sound, these waves combine to form shock-waves. The sonic ...

Ukrainian pilots are being imparted the basics of aerial combat as part of the training in anticipation of the arrival of the F-16 in Ukraine. But it will take some time before they will be able to ...