Jet engines seem built to last forever, but their real lifespan depends on a lot more than just age, including how they're flown, maintained, and monitored.
The pause before takeoff is not hesitation, but a critical moment of engine verification and thrust stabilization.
Boeing's 777X, with its GE9X engines, bucks the trend of incorporating engine chevrons for noise reduction. But is there a hidden cost to this choice?
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