The Liberty V12 Aircraft Engine Was Designed In A Hotel Room And Forged Lincoln

Powering the legendary "Liberty Planes," this turbo-supercharged aircraft V12 sparked the founding of Lincoln and helped the Allied forces win World War I.

Here's why a nearly new Airbus jet is more valuable as spare parts

A nearly new Spirit Airlines jet was shredded by the giant claws of a heavy-duty excavator in a video that transfixed ...
Aviation Week Network

Sale Candidate AerFin Stocks Up On GTF Parts

Aftermarket specialist AerFin has said it is disassembling more Airbus A320neo aircraft following eight teardowns already. The parts provider said each aircraft produced between 1,200 and 1,400 ...

IndiGo approves $450 million plan to acquire aircraft, engines

IndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, has approved a significant plan. Up to $450 million will be deployed to acquire ...
NBC New York

Airplane engines are in short supply. The business of fixing older ones is booming

TULSA, Okla. — Parts and labor shortages. Delayed deliveries of new airplanes from Boeing and Airbus. An engine recall. Premature repairs. It's all piling up, and aircraft engine shops around the ...

GE Aerospace CEO says airlines still spending on engine upkeep despite fuel spike

GE Aerospace CEO reports airlines continue spending on engine upkeep despite rising fuel prices and flat flight departures, ...

The C-2 Greyhound stops in 2 seconds on an aircraft carrier, carrying the engines and parts that keep Navy jets flying

The C-2 Greyhound is a legend of naval logistics. Explore how this cargo workhorse keeps aircraft carriers fully operational ...
Flying

Cessna 172 Annual Maintenance and What It Will Cost You

Annual maintenance costs of a Cessna 172 varies based on the aircraft’s year, model, and operating mission. [Credit: Corey Sampson] Aircraft maintenance costs are categorized as fixed (preventive), ...