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  NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Jet Takes Historic First Flight, Paving Way for Quiet Supersonic Travel

  NASA’s X-59 experimental jet has completed its first flight, demonstrating quiet supersonic technology that could one day allow faster-than-sound travel over populated areas. The test marks a major step toward lifting U.S. restrictions on supersonic flight and could revolutionize commercial aviation.

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  NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Prepares for First Flight, to Fly Without the Sonic Boom

  NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet is nearing its first flight, equipped with advanced safety systems, redundant backups, and pilot protections

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  NASA’s X-59 Moves Closer to First Flight with Advanced Taxi Tests and Augmented Vision

  NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 experimental aircraft, engineered for quiet supersonic travel, is undergoing taxi tests at the U.S. Air Force’s Plant 42. Unique features include its AR-enabled camera vision system and a boom-reducing shape. The X-59 continues NASA’s legacy at Plant 42, home to iconic aerospace programs like the F-22 and Space...

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  NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Could Take You From New York To London In Half The Time

  The X-59 is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission, which aims to demonstrate quiet supersonic flight by reducing the loud sonic boom to a quieter "thump."

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  NASA F-15 Flights Validate Supersonic Tools for X-59 Quiet Flight Quesst Mission

  NASA’s twin F-15 jets validated critical tools for the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, confirming precision systems like shock-sensing probes, schlieren imaging, and ALIGNS navigation during May flights over the Mojave Desert. The successful tests mark a key step in NASA’s Quesst mission, which aims to enable quieter, faster commercial air trav...

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  Supersonic Jets Are Making A Comeback, But Are They Worth It?

  Boom Supersonic's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft is now the first piloted non-military aircraft to break the sound barrier since the Concorde was retired from service.

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  NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance

  NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...

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  Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight

  Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...

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  NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes Initial Engine Tests, First Flight Approaching

  NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet has passed initial engine testing, bringing it closer to its anticipated first flight. Developed at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the X-59 aims to break the sound barrier without creating disruptive sonic booms, featuring a unique elongated nose and an external vision system. This research will gather public re...

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  From New York To London In 60 Minutes: Hypersonic Jet Set For Test Flight In 2025

  Developed by startup engineering company Venus Aerospace, this futuristic plane will reach astonishing speeds of up to Mach 6 (3,600mph/5,795km/h).