Thermal Barrier Coatings - TBC - very critical for high temp engine operation. A talk on this by an American Indian prof attracted a house full audience. He mentioned that this is highly critical and export controlled, so they dont have it. d. read more
Soviet Union used to make commercial jets. These were of poor quality and they eventually shut down. China is working to develop commercial jets. However, neither Boeing nor Airbus make the engines. Major jet engine manufacturers are GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, maybe a couple more. Jet engines are basically a form of gas turbines. read more
The world's top three jet engine makers are accelerating their research and development (R&D) efforts to cash in on a booming global aviation market. The world's top three jet engine makers are accelerating their research and development (R&D) efforts to cash in on a booming global aviation market. read more