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 ...

When observing the Boeing 757 on the ramp, keen-eyed observers might notice a significant difference in the shape and sound of the powerplants under the wings. This leads to a very interesting ...

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 ...