Supersonic aircraft - Wikipedia
WEBSupersonic aircraft. The interaction of shock waves from two supersonic aircraft, photographed for the first time by NASA using the Schlieren method in 2019. A supersonic aircraft is an aircraft capable of supersonic flight, that is, flying faster than the speed of sound ( Mach 1).
United plans supersonic passenger flights by 2029 - BBC
WEBJun 4, 2021 · Supersonic flight is when an aircraft travels faster than the speed of sound. At an altitude of 60,000ft (18,300m), that means flying faster than 660mph (1,060km/h). A typical passenger jet may...
Boom's XB-1 supersonic jet has been authorized to break the
WEB2 days ago · Boom's supersonic XB-1 test jet has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly past Mach 1, the company announced.Tests are slated to take place later this year at the Black ...
Boom - Supersonic Passenger Airplanes
WEB130 Overture orders and pre-orders with global airlines. American Airlines. The world’s largest airline poised to have the world’s largest supersonic fleet. READ MORE. United Airlines. The first U.S. airline to sign an aircraft purchase agreement with Boom Supersonic. READ MORE.
NASA will reveal the new X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet today and …
WEBOn Friday (Jan. 12), NASA and Lockheed Martin will unveil the X-59 Quesst, a radical new supersonic jet designed to break the sound barrier without creating a thunderous sonic boom.
Supersonic Flight - NASA
WEBSep 27, 2023 · NASA's Quesst mission is to lead a government-industry team to collect data that could make commercial supersonic flight over land possible, dramatically reducing air travel time in the United States or anywhere in the world. The centerpiece of the mission is the X-59 aircraft.
NASA, Lockheed Martin Reveal X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft
WEBJan 12, 2024 · NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft Friday. Using this one-of-a-kind experimental airplane, NASA aims to gather data that could revolutionize air travel, paving the way for a new generation of commercial aircraft that can travel faster than the speed of sound.
World’s fastest passenger jet goes supersonic in tests | CNN
WEBJul 1, 2022 · CNN — The race to resume supersonic passenger flights nearly two decades after the retirement of Concorde was offered a glimmer of excitement on Monday when plane manufacturer Bombardier revealed...
Boom’s first test flight could signal the return of supersonic air ...
WEBBy Tim Stevens. Mar 22, 2024, 10:35 AM PDT. Boom’s XB-1 demonstrator took off for the first time last week. Image: Boom. Aviation startup Boom Supersonic took a major step today toward its goal...
NASA unveils its revolutionary X-59 Quesst 'quiet' supersonic jet ...
WEBJan 12, 2024 · As NASA's newest X-plane, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without the thunderous sonic booms that typically occur when aircraft go supersonic. Instead, the Quesst will make a...
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