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 & ...
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The 10 greatest piston-engine fighter aircraft

Piston-engined fighters ruled the roost for thirty years. A brutal survival of the fittest ensured a rapid evolution of these ...
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Can Airplane Engines Run On Diesel Fuel?

Just as with the automotive industry, there are a variety of aircraft engines designed to run on various types of fuels. Even electric planes are something we're likely to see more of in the future.
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 ...
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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 ...