Jet engines are tested for bird strikes through a brutal but controlled process called bird ingestion testing or bird strike certification. Here’s how it works: Engines are mounted on a static test rig and spun up to full power. Then, at specific moments, dead birds (usually chickens, geese, or other fowl) are launched into the engine using a compressed-air cannon. The birds are typically fired frozen or thawed, depending on the test conditions. The goal is to simulate what would happen if a bir

Beyond a Bird Strike?New footage reveals significant damage to the fan and exhaust section of the FedEx Boeing 767-300’s right engine (CF6-80C2B6F) following its emergency landing at Newark, NJ. While the official report cites a bird strike, the extent of the damage raises questions. | Aircraft Engineering

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