Both companies make engines that power narrow-bodies, but have different design philosophies.

The global aviation industry relies heavily on the durability and efficiency of its engines, with recent reports on the commercial aircraft engines market estimating a market size valued at ...

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A surprising truth behind two of aviation's most iconic aircraft families.

Aerospace major Safran Aircraft Engines is looking to strengthen its footprint in India through fresh investments, expanded industrial capabilities and deeper partnerships. Speaking to businessline, ...

A bold move that redefined aviation performance: the untold story behind the Boeing 757's dual-engine strategy.

The biggest concern for Boeing was that, while chevrons were certainly effective at lowering engine noise, they also had the ...

Low-altitude dust in places like Dubai is causing wear-and-tear on new generation engines. Credit: Wael Hamdan/Alamy Stock Photo Problems with new generation engines have been keenly felt in ...

First, the IATA expects passenger air traffic to grow by 4.9% in 2026, with 5.2bn people traveling the world. Combined with a relatively old fleet that has an average aircraft age of roughly 14 years ...

Four-engine airplanes like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 were once essential for long-haul travel. At the time, engines weren't powerful or reliable enough to handle long-haul flights, which made ...