supersonic

Boom XB-1 Gets Experimental Airworthiness Certificate
Boom is getting closer to the first flight of its XB-1 demonstrator, as part of its efforts to fly its…
NASA X-59 Takes Shape, Moves To The Flight Line!
It still needs a paint job, but the NASA X-59 supersonic testbed now has its final form, and preparations for…
NASA X-59 Shaping Up Nicely
NASA and Lockheed Martin are continuing the assembly of the X-59 Quesst demonstrator, which aims to make supersonic flights over…
Engine For Boom Supersonic Airliner Revealed!
Boom Supersonic is partnering with Kratos Defense, bringing the engine development of its Overture airliner in-house! Will this work? By…
More Engine Makers Reject Boom Overture?
After Rolls-Royce, more jet engine makers reportedly refused to participate in Boom Supersonic’s Overture, casting doubts into the aircraft's future.…
Rolls-Royce OUT! Boom Overture Has No Engine?
Boom Supersonic had Rolls-Royce as engine partner for its upcoming Overture airliner – but now it doesn’t. So who will…
American Airlines Signs For Boom Supersonic Jets!
American Airlines and Boom Supersonic announced an agreement for American to buy 20 four-engined Overture airliners, with 40 more options.…
Why Did Bombardier Fly A BizJet At Supersonic Speeds?
There is some interest in supersonic passenger aircraft today, but is this really why Bombardier flew one of its bizjets…
Boeing 2707 And… Was Concorde A Conservative Design?
We all know of the Concorde, but what about the Boeing 2707 SST? And while we’re at it, why aren’t…
XB-70 Valkyrie: A Mach-3 Bomber Doing Airliner Research?
It started as a bomber project, but the XB-70 Valkyrie very quickly became a research vehicle for USA’s Supersonic Transport…