The revival of supersonic passenger jets is a thrilling prospect, marked by both extraordinary promise and significant challenges. This new era of air travel brings together cutting-edge technology, ...

The X-59 is designed to transform the sonic boom associated with supersonic flight into a “sonic thump”—making it feasible to fly over populated areas. NASA’s new X-59 experimental jet flew for the ...

NASA’s X-59 supersonic jet has successfully completed its first flight, marking a significant stride towards quieter supersonic travel over land. This milestone, achieved under the Quesst mission, ...

The development of a new turboelectric jet engine is set to transform air travel by enabling affordable supersonic flights, potentially cutting travel time from San Francisco to Tokyo to just three ...