The act of an aircraft dumping fuel mid-flight, also known as fuel jettisoning, is not a routine procedure but is undertaken in specific situations when safety and operational considerations require ...

Just as with the automotive industry, there are a variety of aircraft engines designed to run on various types of fuels. Even electric planes are something we're likely to see more of in the future.

When it comes time to refuel military aircraft, it's not as simple as taxiing to the local gas station and topping off the tank. Military vehicles don't run on gasoline, and even Humvees, for example, ...

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The fuel economy of an aircraft is an assessment of the aircraft's transportation energy efficacy. Enhanced fuel efficiency is achieved through improved aerodynamics, weight reduction, and the ...