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Boom's XB-1 goes supersonic without the boom
When Boom Supersonic's XB-1 broke the sound barrier last month, it achieved commercial supersonic flight for the first time ...
Supersonic Commercial Air Travel Is On Its Way
Boom Supersonic independently designed and built the XB-1, the first civil supersonic jet in America. The XB-1's first ...
We flew supersonic: when Concorde ruled the skies
The world’s most glamorous aircraft was cruising at a thrilling 1315 mph, with the curvature of the Earth visible to those who cared enough ...
Supersonic flight is back. But can it make money?
A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter. Quartz members get access to ...
Giants' 2024 Draft Class Gets Glowing Final Grade From NFL.com
As preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft Coverage kicks into high gear, NFL.com's Gennaro Filice put the finishing touches on ...
Supersonic passenger aircraft may be returning – here’s what that would mean for the climate
Despite all these technological advances, a supersonic aircraft still cannot beat physics. Shock waves, and their associated ...
NASA Just Fired up Its Quiet Supersonic Jet—and It Looks Like Pure Speed
When planes exceed Mach 1 (the speed of sound, or about 767 miles per hour—1,234 kilometers/hour for those using the metric ...