Why Did Airlines Discontinue Using Rear-Engine Jets? (But Private Jets Haven't)

Commercial aircraft use larger engines mounted beneath the wings, but private jets still use rear mounted engines. Here's why bigger aircraft don't anymore.

May 22, 2025 - 21:10
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Why Did Airlines Discontinue Using Rear-Engine Jets? (But Private Jets Haven't)
Commercial aircraft use larger engines mounted beneath the wings, but private jets still use rear mounted engines. Here's why bigger aircraft don't anymore.