Diesel aircraft engines promise lower fuel burn and cheaper operating costs at a time when every gallon and every kilogram matter in the air. Yet as manufacturers push these powerplants into more ...

For most people, diesel engines equate to either pickup trucks or semis traversing freeways. However, what many of us do not know is that diesel engines can be used in aircraft, too. You would not ...

ExxonMobil Aviation does not support or endorse the use of jet fuel in diesel-powered aircraft, citing safety and performance concerns. ExxonMobil requires fuel distributors to sign an indemnity ...

On September 19, 1928, a modified Stinson Detroiter became the first heavier-than-air aircraft to fly with a diesel engine, ...

Two Austrian engine makers are developing a 280-horsepower diesel engine for the general-aviation market. They say it will be the most powerful diesel-aircraft engine available, and it also will burn ...

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin - Aviation industry heavyweight Cessna is bringing turbo-diesel power to its small aircraft lineup. The airplane maker will begin equipping its popular four-seat 182 Skylane model ...

Cessna's jet-A-burning Turbo Skylane JT-A is on schedule for certification and first deliveries by June, boasting a 40 percent increase in fuel efficiency and simplified engine management while ...

Just as with the automotive industry, there are a variety of aircraft engines designed to run on various types of fuels. Even electric planes are something we're likely to see more of in the future.

Cessna has reached and agreement with Germany's Thielert Aircraft Engines (TAE) to collaborate on future programmes centred on the Thielert diesel engine. Although both companies are remaining ...