Sonic Boom: A loud noise caused by the shock waves created when an object travels through the air at a speed greater than the speed of sound. Atmospheric Turbulence: Irregular or chaotic changes ...

The Colorado-based company is aiming to build a Concorde-like supersonic aircraft—but has hurdles to clear before realizing ...

American company Boom achieved a milestone Tuesday as its XB-1 aircraft exceeded the speed of sound for the first time during a supersonic test flight. The last flight of a supersonic airliner, ...

The countdown has begun for the XB-1’s “historic” first supersonic test flight that should break the sound barrier ... say in ideal conditions, a sonic boom can be heard up to 30 miles ...

A sleek white aircraft has become the first independently developed jet to break the sound barrier. The XB-1 aircraft ...

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier during three test runs, a step toward the possible return of ...

Here’s how it works. Boom Supersonic made history today (Jan. 28) when its XB-1 jet broke the sound barrier for the first time. Boom Supersonic's chief test pilot Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg ...