Jet engines can't just start with the push of a button. We explain what jets need to get them going, and why there needs to ...

A turbofan engine is an engineering feat. Here's what to know about how a jet engine works, from the fan in the front to the hot inner core.

Jet engine output is measured in thrust, not horsepower. Thrust reflects the force moving an aircraft forward, making it the standard metric for jet power.

How, in fact, does a jet engine create compression and ignition through rotating and static fan blades? I think you have to complete your series on ALL types of engines. Thank you for your time.

The modern fighter jet is defined by its engine, which accelerates a tremendous volume of air rearward that it can propel an aircraft weighing as much as 70,000 pounds at supersonic speeds. While ...