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Understanding piston orientation in high performance engines

Discover why engine builders sometimes flip pistons and how piston orientation can affect performance, durability, and engine ...

The vital role combustion chamber quench plays in engine performance

In a combustion chamber, quench has nothing to do with the engine's appetite for fuel, but it's still important for making sure the engine runs efficiently.
Aviation Week Network

Piston Engine Specialist Targets Defense Drone Market

Jet-fueled piston engine maker DeltaHawk is positioning to enter the military market as Pentagon interest in Group 3-sized uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) soars, CEO Christopher Ruud said here July 20 ...
The Manila Times

Swift Fuels accelerates its engine testing program for high-performance piston engines by joining with FAA Tech Center (PAFI) team

Effective May 1, 2026, Swift Fuels executed a Memo of Understanding to join efforts working with FAA fuel testing experts at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey to gain ...
The Manila Times

Swift Fuels announces the FAA’s expansion of our 100R Unleaded Avgas "Approved Model List” (AML) adding to our original FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)

The FAA has recently issued certificates for 1,200 piston engine models and as of today 1,600 airframe models were added to our original 100R Supplemental Type Certificate which was first approved by ...
SlashGear

6 Mazda Engines You Should Steer Clear Of

Mazda is known for many things, not least for championing the iconic rotary engine in cars like the RX-7 and RX-8. The Japanese automaker has a good track record with more conventional piston engines ...