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In a groundbreaking decision, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued its first-ever special flight authorization for the testing of a civil supersonic aircraft, the Boom XB-1. This milestone paves the way for Boom Supersonic to commence flight tests, marking a significant advancement in the development of faster-than-sound travel. The FAA's authorization is a pivotal [...]
On March 22, 2024, Boom Supersonic, a pioneering force in supersonic travel, marked a significant milestone with the successful first flight of its XB-1 demonstrator jet at Mojave Air & Space Port in California. The event represents a critical step forward in the company's quest to revolutionize air travel by significantly reducing flight times on [...]
The iconic Concorde, celebrated as the only supersonic commercial airliner to have graced the skies with regular passenger service, is poised for a grand showcase at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. Following a meticulous seven-month restoration endeavor, the retired British Airways Concorde, bearing the registration G-BOAD, is set to [...]
NASA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, is poised to unveil the innovative X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) jet, a groundbreaking supersonic aircraft designed to break the sound barrier with significantly reduced noise levels. This high-tech jet, aimed at transforming supersonic travel, will be introduced to the public on January 12 through a livestream event. Constructed [...]
Boom Supersonic, a pioneer in the development of supersonic aircraft, has achieved major milestones in its pursuit of bringing supersonic travel back to the skies. The company has made significant progress across various facets of its ambitious project, including the XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft, the Symphony engine, and the construction of the Overture factory. One [...]
The return of supersonic travel has long been an enticing prospect, offering the allure of dramatically reduced flight times. While it's been over half a century since Concorde introduced supersonic travel to the public, no modern commercial airliners currently exceed the speed of sound. However, the convergence of advanced materials, digital engineering, and the financial [...]
The return of supersonic travel has long been an enticing prospect, offering the allure of dramatically reduced flight times. While it's been over half a century since Concorde introduced supersonic travel to the public, no modern commercial airliners currently exceed the speed of sound. However, the convergence of advanced materials, digital engineering, and the financial [...]
Boom Supersonic, a Colorado-based company that aims to build the world's fastest airliner, has received an experimental airworthiness certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its XB-1 technology demonstrator aircraft. The certificate allows the company to conduct flight tests of the XB-1, a supersonic jet that will serve as a precursor to the Overture [...]
In a major development, Boom Supersonic unveiled on August 24, 2023, significant strides in its journey towards conducting the inaugural test flight of the XB-1 demonstrator. This groundbreaking American startup has garnered an experimental airworthiness certificate sanctioned by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the XB-1. Additionally, it has obtained crucial letters of authorization, facilitating [...]
It’s been two decades since the cost-prohibitive Concorde supersonic passenger jet was retired from service, taking the possibility of transatlantic flight at supersonic speeds off the table for even the wealthiest of travelers. But, crossing the pond at up to four times as fast may become a possibility again in the not-too-distant future, given that [...]
