The race for quiet supersonic flight takes a leap forward with NASA's X-59. But what challenges remain before it becomes a ...

Boom Supersonic might have snatched aviation's holy grail after announcing on Monday that its XB-1 test plane had completed its maiden supersonic flight two weeks ago without producing a sonic boom ...

Imagine leaving work in L.A. or San Francisco a little early on a Friday afternoon and winding up with a drink on the beach in Maui before cocktail hour is over. Imagine Seattle to Tokyo in four hours ...

Despite the development race, no organization by 1964 had stopped to check whether regular supersonic flights were viable for the public on the ground. People were aware of sonic booms, as military ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Boom Supersonic passed a major milestone last month when its XB-1 ...

SpaceX has scheduled two Falcon 9 launches from Cape Canaveral on April 21. The first launch, CRS-32, will carry supplies to the ISS before sunrise, followed by a sonic boom upon the booster landing.