Glossary

What are transonic airfoils, and what is the active clearance control? Check out our technical dictionary and find out more about engine technology terms – from active clearance control to velocity triangle.

Electrochemical metal removal (ECM) Eddy-current inspection Electro-discharge machining (EDM) Efficiency Electroless nickel plating Electropolishing Engine 3E Engine price Enthalpy reaction rate Etching (etch inspection) Etch inspection Exhaust jet

Engine price

The price of a production engine for the Airbus A320 aircraft family, for example, amounts to approx. US $ 5.5 million, that of a jumbo jet engine is in the region of US $ 10 million.