Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers
American company Boom Supersonic just broke the sound barrier with a civilian plane. What exactly is supersonic travel, and ...
MIT Technology Review3d
Supersonic planes are inching toward takeoff. That could be a problem.
Supersonic planes will burn significantly more fuel than current aircraft, resulting in higher emissions of carbon dioxide, ...
New Scientist on MSN11d
Experimental XB-1 aircraft goes supersonic for the first time
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier during three test runs, a step toward the possible return of ...
USA Today12d
Boom Supersonic aircraft expects to break sound barrier over Mojave Desert
It’s not clear where the sonic boom created by the X-1 will be heard ... The XB-1 team mounted a $500 Starlink Mini Antenna ...
Independently funded jet’s sound barrier mark revives talk of commercial supersonic travel
An aircraft developed by Boom Supersonic has become the first independently funded jet to break the sound barrier.
Kolkata airport adopts sonic warfare against bird strikes to enhance flight safety
Kolkata airport is adopting cutting-edge sonic and ultrasonic technologies to prevent bird strikes, ensuring flight safety ...
Austin American-Statesman12d
Boom Supersonic aircraft expects to break sound barrier over Mojave Desert
It’s not clear where the sonic boom created by the X-1 will be ... a $500 Starlink Mini Antenna on a Northrop T-38 chase aircraft that will allow everyone to see the flight in real-time.