Similar to a delta wing, the Soviet-developed Tu-144 incorporated special retractable foreplanes (canards) to improve lift ...

A closer look at how Sir Richard Branson tried and failed to bring supersonic capabilities to the Virgin Atlantic fleet.

On March 2, 1969, the Concorde took flight for the first time, ushering in a new era of supersonic travel. A marvel of ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link A startup wants to revive the era of the supersonic Concorde for the generations of flyers that missed out — but without the noisy boom and ...

The 2025 season is set to see another version of the Concorde Agreement signed, which is a crucial document in the world of Formula 1. It contractually binds the sport together thanks to those who ...

Celebrities travelling on the last passenger Concorde flight told today of their sadness that the supersonic aircraft was ceasing commercial operation. Ms Bussell, who is five months' pregnant ...

However, while Concorde was aimed at the wealthy elite ... In fact, I actually reduce the throttles to minimum afterburner at 120 KIAS (knots indicated airspeed) in order to avoid overspeeding the ...

NASA has successfully completed engine performance tests on the X-59 research aircraft, an experimental jet designed to mitigate the disruptive sonic booms that have long plagued supersonic travel.

Supersonic flight has been all the rage since the mid-1970s when the Concorde was whisking commercial ... medium-bypass turbofan that doesn't use an afterburner and can produce 35,000 lb (15,876 ...

The former manager of a popular Brighton music venue has been found guilty of sexual assault. Daniel Knowles, a former manager of Concorde 2, was found guilty by a jury at Lewes Crown Court on ...