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Supersonic Jets Are Making A Comeback, But Are They Worth It?
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft is now the first piloted non-military aircraft to break the sound barrier since the Concorde was retired from service.
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NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes Initial Engine Tests, First Flight Approaching
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet has passed initial engine testing, bringing it closer to its anticipated first flight. Developed at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the X-59 aims to break the sound barrier without creating disruptive sonic booms, featuring a unique elongated nose and an external vision system. This research will gather public re...
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From New York To London In 60 Minutes: Hypersonic Jet Set For Test Flight In 2025
Developed by startup engineering company Venus Aerospace, this futuristic plane will reach astonishing speeds of up to Mach 6 (3,600mph/5,795km/h).
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Chinese Scientists Suggest Drilling Holes In Plane's Wing To Reduce Sonic Booms
This innovative solution could revolutionise the aviation industry, enabling faster-than-sound travel while minimising the negative impacts associated with it.
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NASA Unveils Aircraft That Can Travel Faster Than Speed Of Sound. See Pic
Its predicted top speed is 1.4 times the speed of sound or 1,488 kilometres per hour.
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New York To London In 90 Minutes? New Update On NASA's Supersonic Jet
The X-59 is an experimental aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while reducing the sound of the typical sonic boom to a sonic thump.
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NASA Gets Closer to Conduct First Flight Test of Its ‘Quiet’ Supersonic Jet
NASA on Wednesday shared an update about new wind tunnel tests it has conducted on a scaled-down model of its “quiet” supersonic jet in a bid to one day make supersonic flights flying over communities a reality.
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New York To London In Just 3.5 hours? It's In The Works
United Airlines announced plans Thursday to buy 15 planes from airline startup Boom Supersonic in a move that could revive the high-speed form of air travel after the Concorde was wound down in 2003.
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NASA Captures Images Of Supersonic Shockwaves Colliding In Flight
NASA has captured unprecedented photos of the interaction of shockwaves from two supersonic aircraft, part of its research into developing planes that can fly faster than sound without thunderous "sonic booms".
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Coming Soon. NASA's Supersonic Plane, Quiet As A 'Car-Door Shutting'
NASA has inked a deal with Lockheed Martin to develop a supersonic "X-plane" that could break the sound barrier without a sonic boom, officials said Tuesday.
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Supersonic Travel Revives With Plan For New York-London In 3 Hours
Supersonic jetliner travel, which ended more than a decade ago with the Concorde, got a boost as Japan Airlines Co. agreed to invest $10 million in Colorado startup Boom Technology Inc.
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NASA's Quieter Supersonic Jet Closer To Reality. It's Called X-Plane
NASA has achieved a significant milestone in developing a quieter supersonic passenger jet that can safely travel over land.
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A Start-Up Says Its New Planes Will Get Passengers From New York To London In 2.5 Hours
Business and first-class travelers could soon fly between London and New York aboard a supersonic commercial airplane in about 2.5 hours, according to one start-up - that's less time than it takes to watch a "Lord of the Rings" movie.
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Supersonic Jets Are Making A Comeback, But Are They Worth It?
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft is now the first piloted non-military aircraft to break the sound barrier since the Concorde was retired from service.
-
NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes Initial Engine Tests, First Flight Approaching
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet has passed initial engine testing, bringing it closer to its anticipated first flight. Developed at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the X-59 aims to break the sound barrier without creating disruptive sonic booms, featuring a unique elongated nose and an external vision system. This research will gather public re...
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From New York To London In 60 Minutes: Hypersonic Jet Set For Test Flight In 2025
Developed by startup engineering company Venus Aerospace, this futuristic plane will reach astonishing speeds of up to Mach 6 (3,600mph/5,795km/h).
-
Chinese Scientists Suggest Drilling Holes In Plane's Wing To Reduce Sonic Booms
This innovative solution could revolutionise the aviation industry, enabling faster-than-sound travel while minimising the negative impacts associated with it.
-
NASA Unveils Aircraft That Can Travel Faster Than Speed Of Sound. See Pic
Its predicted top speed is 1.4 times the speed of sound or 1,488 kilometres per hour.
-
New York To London In 90 Minutes? New Update On NASA's Supersonic Jet
The X-59 is an experimental aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while reducing the sound of the typical sonic boom to a sonic thump.
-
NASA Gets Closer to Conduct First Flight Test of Its ‘Quiet’ Supersonic Jet
NASA on Wednesday shared an update about new wind tunnel tests it has conducted on a scaled-down model of its “quiet” supersonic jet in a bid to one day make supersonic flights flying over communities a reality.
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New York To London In Just 3.5 hours? It's In The Works
United Airlines announced plans Thursday to buy 15 planes from airline startup Boom Supersonic in a move that could revive the high-speed form of air travel after the Concorde was wound down in 2003.
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NASA Captures Images Of Supersonic Shockwaves Colliding In Flight
NASA has captured unprecedented photos of the interaction of shockwaves from two supersonic aircraft, part of its research into developing planes that can fly faster than sound without thunderous "sonic booms".
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Coming Soon. NASA's Supersonic Plane, Quiet As A 'Car-Door Shutting'
NASA has inked a deal with Lockheed Martin to develop a supersonic "X-plane" that could break the sound barrier without a sonic boom, officials said Tuesday.
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Supersonic Travel Revives With Plan For New York-London In 3 Hours
Supersonic jetliner travel, which ended more than a decade ago with the Concorde, got a boost as Japan Airlines Co. agreed to invest $10 million in Colorado startup Boom Technology Inc.
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NASA's Quieter Supersonic Jet Closer To Reality. It's Called X-Plane
NASA has achieved a significant milestone in developing a quieter supersonic passenger jet that can safely travel over land.
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A Start-Up Says Its New Planes Will Get Passengers From New York To London In 2.5 Hours
Business and first-class travelers could soon fly between London and New York aboard a supersonic commercial airplane in about 2.5 hours, according to one start-up - that's less time than it takes to watch a "Lord of the Rings" movie.
