Why did McDonnell Douglas build the C-17 Globemaster with 4 engines?

The C-17 Globemaster III's four-engine design holds the key to its unrivaled capabilities, but was this a choice of power or ...
Forecast International

USAF Selects Honeywell to Prototype Engine for New CCA Fleet

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a prototype contract to Honeywell covering the design of a lightweight engine for autonomous aircraft. The design will be an evolution of the company’s ...
autoevolution

SR-71 Blackbird Speed Record in Danger After New Quarterhorse Prototype Takes Flight

American defense contractor Hermeus announced it conducted the first flight of the Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 prototype, will ...
Flightglobal

GE and Kratos complete high-altitude testing of GEK800 autonomous fighter engine

GE Aerospace and Kratos have concluded high-altitude testing of a small jet engine intended to power uncrewed fighter aircraft. The pair, which announced their intent to jointly develop the GEK800 ...