Diesel aircraft engines promise lower fuel burn and cheaper operating costs at a time when every gallon and every kilogram matter in the air. Yet as manufacturers push these powerplants into more ...

For most people, diesel engines equate to either pickup trucks or semis traversing freeways. However, what many of us do not know is that diesel engines can be used in aircraft, too. You would not ...

What happens when aircraft operate in snowy conditions?

Snow is a common feature of many airports around the world, but when is too much snow a problem for aircraft engines?

Engine prices have soared as a result. Aircraft lessor Avolon noted this month that the engines on a new short-haul (single ...