Engine placement on an airplane can vary, with some engines under the wing and some at the tail. Each one has its benefits, but which one is used in commercial flight versus private flight and why ...

While the GE9X is — without a doubt — the largest engine ever put on a plane; as of 2025, the sole GE9X-powered aircraft (the Boeing 777X) won't enter commercial service before 2026.

US News Aircraft mechanic explains why ‘duct tape’ on this airliner engine isn’t what it looks like By Chris Nesi Published Oct. 13, 2024, 3:14 p.m. ET ...