Why Boeing’s biggest engine failed testing

The General Electric GE9X engine that will be installed on the Boeing 777X promises to be game-changing. It doesn't feature ...
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B-52’s New F130 Engine Complete Altitude and Operability Testing

Rolls-Royce and the U.S. Air Force validated the F130’s ability to meet performance requirements for the B-52 missions, getting closer to flight testing. Engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on Feb. 24, ...

Ford’s ‘Indestructible’ Diesel Engine Survives Brutal Torture Test

A brutal engine torture test is reigniting debate around Ford’s legendary diesel trucks. From contaminated fuel to extreme abuse, the aging 7.3-liter Power Stroke refused to quit, reminding ...

Video. Blue Origin rocket explodes seconds into engine test

Video. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, with Jeff Bezos acknowledging a “rough day” and saying the company will rebuild and continue testing.
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Sikorsky Conducts First Ground Test of GE’s T901 Engines on UH-60 Black Hawk

The GE T901 engine was developed as part of the Improved Turbine Engine Program to replace the T700 engines used by U.S. Army’s UH-60s and the AH-64s, and was also expected to equip the now-cancelled ...
Mississippi State University

CAVS dynamometer upgraded to continue next generation of engine testing, research at MSU

STARKVILLE, Miss.—For two decades, the dynamometer at Mississippi State’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems has powered engine research and testing for consumer, industry and military applications ...