When you picture a propeller-driven aircraft, you probably imagine a single engine plane with the propeller spinning at the front. There's a good reason for that, as the front-facing design has proven ...

Early airplanes often flew with propellers mounted behind the pilot, pushing the aircraft forward rather than pulling it ...

When one thinks of the average airplane, odds are that propellers are part of that mental image. They've been a crucial component of airplane construction from the moment air travel found its footing ...

Diesel engines are a rarity in aviation history, but they've carved out an interesting niche. While most aircraft rely on gasoline-powered piston engines or jet turbines, diesel has offered some ...

PARIS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Regional turbo-prop manufacturer ATR forecast more than 50 plane deliveries in 2010, in line with 54 in 2009 despite glimmers of recovery. The joint venture between Airbus ...