NASA captures the exact moment Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 smashes sound barrier
In a stunning, glowing image, NASA has captured the moment that Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator broke the sound…
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Boomless Cruise: How Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 breaks the sound barrier quietly
Hot on the heels of its milestone supersonic flight with its demonstrator aircraft, XB-1, Boom Supersonic has another…
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 goes supersonic for the first time
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator became the first manned civilian aircraft to break the sound barrier since the end…
Boom Supersonic begins countdown to first attempt at breaking the sound barrier
US-based flight developer Boom Supersonic has begun the final countdown to its first attempt at breaking the sound…
Boom Supersonic one step from first Mach 1 flight after XB-1 completes 11th test
The team at Boom Supersonic are determining whether a 12th test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator is needed…
Boom Supersonic XB-1 nears supersonic flight after passing stability test
Boom Supersonic’s demonstrator aircraft, XB-1, completed its eighth of ten planned subsonic test flights before testing supersonic flight…
Boom Supersonic sets new top speed with XB-1 ‘Baby Boom’ demonstrator: video
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 ‘Baby Boom’ demonstrator aircraft has recorded its fastest ever speed during its fourth test flight…
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator completes second test flight
Boom Supersonic has successfully completed the second test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air and…
Boom Supersonic launches livery contest for its future supersonic airliner
Few things capture the public imagination like the sleek lines of supersonic aircraft. The Concorde did the trick…
Boom Supersonic shares progress on Overture airliner and Symphony engine
Boom Supersonic announced major milestones across its Overture airliner and Symphony engine programs at the Farnborough International Airshow…
Boom Supersonic completes construction of Overture Superfactory
Boom Supersonic marked the completion of the Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina. Located at the Piedmont Triad…
Boom Supersonic receives authorization to conduct supersonic flight tests
On April 16, 2024, Boom Supersonic announced that it had received a Special Flight Authorization (SFA) from the…
Boom Supersonic executes first flight of XB-1 demonstrator aircraft: video
Boom Supersonic has executed its first flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air and Space…
Boom Supersonic closer to kicking off XB-1 test flights
Boom Supersonic announced on August 24, 2023, that it has made significant progress towards the first test flight…
Boom Supersonic hires ex-Boeing engineer to develop its engines
Boom Supersonic, a company aiming to bring back commercial supersonic air travel, has hired a former Boeing engineer…
Virgin Galactic abandons Boom Supersonic jet order
Virgin Galactic has abandoned its order for jets from Boom Supersonic, a United States (US)-based company that aims…
Top 10 supersonic business jets to look out for in the future
The return of supersonic travel is an appealing thought. It has been 76 years since Chuck Yeager broke…
Boom unveils new structure suppliers for Overture supersonic airliner
Boom announced its latest partnerships in the development of the Overture supersonic airliner at the Paris Air Show…