The XB-1 demonstrator provides the foundation for Boom’s supersonic airliner Overture. The XB-1 supersonic aircraft demonstrator of Boom Supersonic flew for the first time on March 22, 2024, from the ...

This new authorization allows the independently developed supersonic jet to attempt Mach 1 and beyond. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

During the XB-1's historic flight on Tuesday—its 12th test flight overall—the aircraft stayed supersonic for around four minutes before breaking the sound barrier two more times during the same outing ...

The XB-15 Super Bomber, a behemoth often lost in the annals of World War II, was instrumental in shaping the era’s aviation landscape. Despite being overshadowed in historical recollections, the ...

A civilian jet broke the sound barrier for the first time Tuesday while making a historic test flight over the Mojave Desert. The XB-1 aircraft, manufactured by Boom Supersonic, was piloted by Tristan ...

The chief executive of Boom Supersonic has left open the possibility that the company’s supersonic demonstrator may not get airborne until next year. CEO Blake Scholl says Boom expects the jet’s first ...

When the experimental XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier three times during its first supersonic flight on 28 January, it did not produce a sonic boom audible from the ground, according to US ...

What You Need to Know: The North American XB-70 Valkyrie epitomized Cold War aerospace innovation. Designed to replace the B-52, the Valkyrie boasted speeds exceeding Mach 3 and an altitude ceiling of ...

Just before the Scion xB compact hatchback heads off to the great scrapyard in the sky, Scion will celebrate the car with a special-edition model in its last year. The 2015 Scion xB 686 Parklan ...