On paper, Nissan's variable-compression turbocharged engine should have been pretty awesome. Since it could change its compression ratio on the fly, it promised the power of a bigger engine when you ...

U.S. airline regulators have ordered inspections on engine fan blades like the one that snapped off a Southwest Airlines plane, leading to the death of a woman who was partially blown out a window.

Many years ago, my dad bought a used car and, within a short time, discovered there was a major problem with the engine because the prior owner hadn't changed the oil. The severe engine damage meant ...

After the shock of an engine failure, pilots enter a phase of calm control - calculating, communicating, and planning every move to keep passengers safe and the aircraft stable. Police chief’s lit ...