Supersonic jet that will fly you from LA to NYC in less than 3 hours tested in California

Cross-country travel could one day look very different if NASA’s newest experimental aircraft lives up to its promise as its ...
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NASA's 'Son of Concorde' X-59 jet makes history as it flies 'quiet' supersonic for the first time

We’re getting closer to a real supersonic airliner ...

NASA's X-59 jet goes supersonic for first time in key flight test

For several months, the X-59 has been taking part in a series of tests known as envelope expansion.

NASA’s X-59 nears first flight; surprising details emerge about the ‘successor to Concorde’ promising London-NYC travel

The aircraft forms part of NASA’s broader effort to revive supersonic air travel in a way that is quieter and more ...

NASA built a jet with a missing front windscreen and an ultra-long nose to quietly bypass a flight restriction dating back to 1973

A revolutionary experimental aircraft is set to transform supersonic travel by drastically reducing sonic boom noise. NASA's ...
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NASA X-59 breaks sound barrier, aims to soften sonic boom

NASA's X-59 aircraft achieved supersonic speeds for the first time, reaching Mach 1.1 during an 81-minute test flight, ...
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NASA’s X-59 is about to break the sound barrier for the first time

NASA’s futuristic X-59 jet is about to face its biggest challenge yet: breaking the sound barrier for the first time. After a ...
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NASA tests low-volume supersonic jet that could slash air travel time

NASA and Lockheed Martin debuted their first test run of a low-volume supersonic jet that’s expected to allow air passengers to travel faster than the speed of sound. The X-59 aircraft soared Tuesday ...
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NASA built a jet with no front windshield and a nose longer than most living rooms to quietly break a rule that has stood since 1973

Discover NASA's X-59, a groundbreaking jet designed to quietly break the sound barrier and challenge a 50-year-old supersonic ...
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Supersonic travel could return – without the boom – as NASA tests X-59 jet

Why it matters: Supersonic flight has existed for nearly 80 years, but remains banned over land due to the deafening sonic booms produced when aircraft exceed Mach 1 (767 mph). NASA and Lockheed ...
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NASA's X-59 jet is ready to break the sound barrier for the 1st time this month

NASA's X-59 jet is on the verge of finally breaking the sound barrier as the agency looks forward to the aircraft's first ...

Why Concorde's Drooping Nose Will Be Nearly Impossible To Replicate On A Modern Jet

The nose of the Concorde may be the most recognizable feature of the classic jet. Today, such a design is near enough ...