A plane mechanic has finally explained the viral video of “duct tape” on an airliner jet engine — and revealed what it’s really used for. “We looked out of our window and saw this,” the caption reads ...

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.

Putting Together the Engines That Help Big Birds Take Wing Jessica Duke is a jet engine mechanic at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut. An aunt who worked for Delta Air Lines encouraged her early interest ...