WASHINGTON — An F-35 engine failed during a pre-delivery test due to a vibration problem in March 2020, nearly three years before a similar issue caused an alarming fighter mishap in Fort Worth, Texas ...

Even with simulation, critical failure modes like resonance-induced fatigue and connection looseness can emerge during ...

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft launches from the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli on Aug. 30. Deliveries of new F135 engines for the fighters were suspended after an F-35B's Dec. 15 mishap in ...

Jet engine vibration is arguably the worst enemy of a typical aircraft maintenance team. Parts which are out of balance can eventually result in a cracked turbine, fan, and compressor components, as ...

In the event of a breakdown, any number of issues may be the culprit, but there’s one in particular that’s particularly challenging to diagnose: resonance. Resonance can be a problem in any machine, ...