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GE Aerospace turns to robots and 'lean' methods to tackle jet engine repair crunch

SINGAPORE, Feb 13 (Reuters) - GE Aerospace technician Suresh Sinnaiyan has spent more than a decade repairing jet‑engine compressor blades by guiding them across a sanding belt with practised ...
Aviation Week Network

Particulates Challenge Turbine Engines, Part 2

Aerial firefighting helicopters ingest significant volumes of airborne particles, and operators are advised to conduct periodic “compressor washes” to remove the contaminants from the compressor.
The National Interest

How Does the Engine of a Fighter Jet Work?

Fighter jet engines are complex machines that enable aircraft to reach incredible speeds. The modern fighter jet is defined by its engine, which accelerates a tremendous volume of air rearward that it ...
Popular Science

How does a jet engine work? By running hot enough to melt its own innards.

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