How the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB's extreme bypass ratio creates problems no other jet engine faces

It's all about the durability.

What Is The Average RPM Of A Jet Engine (And How Does It Compare To A Car?)

It's no secret that jet engines are very different to automotive engines. How high does a modern jet engine actually rev? Is ...
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Jet engine noise caught on camera

A passenger aircraft produces an intense engine sound that immediately stands out during airport operations. The loud roar ...
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Revolutionary jet engine shows promise after first hot-fire test

Moreover, the engines are designed to run on liquid natural gas (LNG), which is 1/10th the price of traditional jet fuel, offers more energy per unit weight, and produces 30% less CO2 when burned. The ...
Chicago Tribune

Sheldon H. Jacobson: Commercial airplane jet engine problems are more common than many realize

Speculation abounds as to the cause of the Air India airplane crash on June 12. One explanation so far is that both engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner failed, a highly unlikely event. A list ...