NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft, dubbed 'Son of Concorde', has flown faster than the speed of sound for the first time.

NASA is testing the X-59, an experimental plane that was designed to exceed the speed of sound without a loud sonic boom.

The milestone comes after a busy testing period for NASA. Since the first flight on 28 October 2025, the team has completed ...

After months of test flights, NASA’s X-59 aircraft is gearing up for its biggest challenge yet: breaking the sound barrier ...

NASA’s futuristic X-59 jet is about to face its biggest challenge yet: breaking the sound barrier for the first time. After a ...

Boom Supersonic has an impressive new speed record in its latest test flight with its XB-1. With its vision set to revolutionize air travel, this is a huge step to make things happen. The test flight ...

NASA’s strange-looking X-59 jet is about to reach the milestone it was built for: flying faster than the speed of sound.

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 test aircraft successfully completed its seventh subsonic flight, setting new speed and altitude records, and is on track for supersonic flight tests by year-end. The XB-1 is a ...

Although few people ever get the chance to travel at the speed of sound, it is an alluring flight goal and an impressive technological feat. Though average people have flown at high speeds on ...