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BMW's inline-six engine: A century of innovation from airplanes to supercars

The fascinating history of BMW's iconic inline-six engine, from its origins in 1917 aircraft to powering today's ...
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What Kind Of Engine Oil Do Airplanes Use? (And Why You Can't Use It In Your Car)

No matter whether you run car, motorcycle, boat, or airplane, one common fact binding all these vehicles is that their engines all need oil. An internal combustion engine running at speed is a violent ...
SlashGear

When Did Rolls-Royce Start Making Airplane Engines & How Did It Get Into The Industry?

Car enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of ultra-luxury cars, and aviation enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of engines for some of the world's most famous aircraft. Originally, ...
Chicago Tribune

Sheldon H. Jacobson: Commercial airplane jet engine problems are more common than many realize

Speculation abounds as to the cause of the Air India airplane crash on June 12. One explanation so far is that both engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner failed, a highly unlikely event. A list ...
autoevolution

World's Most Efficient Large Aircraft Engine Gets Even Better as Trent XWB-84 EP

There are millions of people taking to the skies each day, but I can almost guarantee you that very few of them give the technology that allows planes to fly, engines, a second thought. Yet, each and ...