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B-52J commercial engine replacement program passes critical design review

The Critical Design Review of the CERP program paves the way for the modification of two B-52 bombers with the new engines, ...
Fast Lane Only on MSN

This once-common engine design is quietly disappearing from new vehicles

The automotive industry is witnessing a significant shift as traditional engine designs fade from the market. One engine type ...
Autoblog

MV Agusta Brings Back an Engine Design Missing for Decades

MV Agusta revives a dual-crank engine design with a radical five-cylinder square concept, proving that internal combustion innovation is alive and well. The square engine layout uses dual crankshafts ...
The New York Times

Bookies have Mercedes as the F1 2026 favorite. There’s more to it than good past engines

Kimi Antonelli (left) and George Russell have been installed as the early favorites on the 2026 grid. Mark Sutton / Formula 1 / Getty Images Mercedes’ status among F1’s favorites for 2026 goes beyond ...
The New York Times

F1’s new engines are the sport’s biggest gamble in 12 years. Here’s what changed

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Takashi Ayoma / Getty, Antonio Calanni / AP Formula 1’s car design revolution for 2026 is the biggest in a generation. Not only are the chassis designs ...
The Aviationist

Pratt & Whitney to Accelerate Development of XA103 NGAP Engine

Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney will use new digital design technology to accelerate its work on the XA103, its submission for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) ...
Flightglobal

Pratt & Whitney begins assembling XA103 adaptive engine prototype

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has started fabricating its XA103 prototype under the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion programme, incorporating advances in materials, fan technology ...
Reuters

Exclusive: Jet engine maker CFM studies plan B for next fuel-saving design, sources say

PARIS, Feb 12 (Reuters) - French-US jet engine maker CFM is studying a more conventional "advanced ducted" engine design alongside its preferred option for a radical open-fan concept for future jets, ...
SlashGear

Are V-Shaped Engines Better Than Inline?

If you're shopping for a new automobile or motorcycle, in addition to some battery-electric-powered models, you'll find examples powered by different types of combustion engines. One primary ...