Boom! A fast and loud breakthrough: A supersonic jet breaks the sound barrier
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 has broken the sound barrier, paving the way for faster commercial flights if future tests succeed.
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Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers
American company Boom Supersonic flew faster than the speed of sound with its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft. It’s now ...
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First independently developed jet breaks the sound barrier over the California desert
The Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft breaks the sound barrier, Mach 1, during a test flight Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, over the Mohave Desert, Calif. A sleek white aircraft became the first ...
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Pre-Orders Growing for the XB-1 as it Breaches Sound Barrier in Latest Test
Supersonic Rebirth Since the beginning of air travel, the industry has always looked at ways to move more people quicker and/or cheaper. When supersonic flight was invented shortly after World War II, ...
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I captained Concorde's last flight - I'm excited for the return of supersonic
Captain Mike Bannister, who flew more Concorde hours than any other pilot, is hopeful about the future of the Boom Supersonic ...
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Startup Used Formula 1’s Secret To Build Supersonic Jet Flies New York to London in 3.5 Hours
In a world where speed is often synonymous with progress, a small startup with just 140 employees has made a groundbreaking ...
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First independently developed jet breaks the sound barrier over the California desert
A sleek white aircraft became the first independently developed jet to break the sound barrier Tuesday, tearing through the air tens of thousands of feet above the Mojave Desert and a crowd of ...