A new executive order repeals a 52-year-old ban on commercial supersonic flights, while new technology can make supersonic ...

On August 9, 1950, Alexander John "Al" Lilly became the first Canadian to break the sound barrier, piloting a Canadair F-86 ...

Boom Supersonic made history today (Jan. 28) when its XB-1 jet broke the sound barrier for the first time on a test flight ...

NASA's recently-retired SOFIA airborne observatory aircraft, the "flying telescope," also called Plant 42 home. The agency's ...

China say the C949 could reduce Britain to New York journey time from the usual seven hours to less than half that, making ...

The leading company now developing supersonic transport is Boom Supersonic, a Denver-based startup that conducted its first supersonic test flight in January 2025.

First Supersonic Flight Commemorative Meda; Obverse: relief bust of Gen. Charles Yeager depicted, embossed text "BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARELS E. YEAGER, U.S.A.F. RETIRED WORLD'S FIRST SUPERSONIC FLIGHT ...

The first dreams of supersonic air travel were crushed by annoyed Oklahoma City residents in the 1960s. Decades later, it could now be viable.

NASA scientists are advancing supersonic parachutes with advanced sensors to make it more reliable and safer at delivering ...

United Airlines announced a deal to buy 15 supersonic jets, planning to carry passengers on the ultra-fast planes by 2029. If the airline can follow through with its plan, these would be the first ...