Aircraft owners and pilots often bemoan the lack of new technology in aircraft engines and complain—accurately—that most airplane engines are basically 1960s tech. But as Paul Bertorelli points out in this video, it’s not for lack of trying. And it’s not necessarily the new engine itself that fails to get traction, but the company’s support—or lack thereof.
Why New Aircraft Engine Ideas Rarely Succeed
Key Takeaways:
- Aircraft engines largely rely on outdated 1960s technology, a common complaint among owners and pilots.
- The lack of new engine adoption is not due to a shortage of development efforts or new engine designs.
- The primary obstacle for new aircraft engine technology gaining traction is often the developer's inadequate support rather than the engine's performance or design itself.
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