CarExpert on MSN

Rotary engine set to return, but not in a Mazda

The rotary internal combustion engine made most famous by Japanese car maker Mazda is set to be reborn... in China.

Alaska Airlines bets on Boeing with its biggest aircraft deal for global expansion

Alaska Airlines said on Wednesday it will purchase 110 new Boeing aircraft, the largest single order in the carrier’s history ...
Defense News on MSN

US Air Force awards Boeing $2B contract to begin B-52 engine upgrades

The upgrades to the B-52's engines and numerous other systems are so dramatic the Air Force plans to redesignate the Cold War ...
World of Warbirds on MSN

Rotary vs radial aircraft engines, the circular powerplants that changed early aviation

Part two of the Quest for Power series breaks down rotary and radial engines, why circular layouts solved cooling and reliability, and why they also came with nasty tradeoffs. From WWI rotaries to ...
The National Interest on MSN

Boeing Awarded $2 Billion Contract for B-52 Engine Replacement

The new upgrade package—on top of an existing $2.6 billion contract with UK engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce—will keep the B-52 bombers flying indefinitely into the future.