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Super Hornet fighter jets loaded with supersonic missiles spotted in Middle East ahead of potential Iranian attacks: report
Photos show that the jets are primed for air-to-air operations, with each one equipped with multipl…
Cameron Manley
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Boom Supersonic just flew its test jet for the first time as it races to build the world's new speediest airliner meet 'baby boom'
Nicknamed the "baby boom," the XB-1 demonstrator is the "foundation" for the futuristic Overture. B…
Taylor Rains
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Japanese fighters tracked a Chinese supersonic drone spying on its bases
It's the first time Japan has intercepted the drone, which appears to be for reconnaissance and ele…
Chris Panella
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A startup wants to fly passengers in its supersonic plane by 2029, but high costs and unproven technology have some experts raising their eyebrows
Boom's futuristic Overture, a $200 million supersonic jetliner with interest from major airlines, h…
Taylor Rains
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A US supersonic bomber dropped 500-pound bombs in its first live-fire bombing drill on the Korean peninsula in 7 years
It's the first time the B-1B Lancer has joined a live-fire drill on the Korean peninsula since 2017…
Chris Panella
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Take a look at the silent X-59 aircraft, NASA's experimental attempt at creating a supersonic jet with a quieter sonic boom
The X-59 is a 100-foot research aircraft designed to create a quieter sonic boom more suitable for …
Lauren Frias
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Images of Ukraine's new F-16s and their weapons hint at what the US-made fighter jets may start off doing against the Russians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an official video of Kyiv's new F-16s armed with pow…
Jake Epstein
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China's latest supersonic spy drone looks a lot like the Lockheed D-21 that crashed there in 1971
China's new WZ-8 supersonic drone resembles the Lockheed D-21, a supersonic reconnaissance drone th…
Benjamin Brimelow
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Boom Supersonic says it will conduct the first test flight of its ultra-speedy 'baby boom' prototype aircraft later this year
The world hasn't witnessed supersonic passenger air travel since the demise of the Concorde in 2003…
Taylor Rains
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The fastest private jets in the world ranked by speed
Aside from riding on Virgin Galactic's commercial spacecraft, the Global 8000 is about the closest …
Taylor Rains
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The world's first supersonic trainer jet is on the market for just $800,000 take a look inside the T-38 Talon
The 25th Flying Training Squadron perform training maneuvers over Vance Air Force Base.MSgt Erik Ca…
Marielle Descalsota
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Boom Supersonic is building its own engine after major manufacturers refused to help. Here's what we know about Symphony, which will power the super-speedy Overture jet.
Boom Supersonic announced new details about its Symphony engine, which will power a jet that could …
Pete Syme,Taylor Rains
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B-1B supersonic bombers sent a 'powerful' message to Iran's proxies all the way from Texas
A former US Air Force colonel said the B-1B Lancer was the ideal aircraft to retaliate against Iran…
Jake Epstein
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Taylor Rains
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Supersonic jet startup Boom's future is in doubt after every major jet-engine maker refuses to help
Travel analyst Henry Harteveldt told Insider that Boom could build its own engine, which, if succes…
Taylor Rains
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Supersonic jet startup Boom says it will create its own engine with 3 partners after every major manufacturer refused to help
The supersonic engine will be designed to operate on 100% sustainable aviation fuel and feature 3D-…
Taylor Rains
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The US military is flexing its airpower muscles in the Middle East with supersonic bomber flights in the region
B-1 Lancers have flown three missions in eight days. The bomber missions come amid a flurry of othe…
Jake Epstein
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The world's largest jet engine maker confirms it won't develop supersonic engines for Boom, leaving the startup with few options
Travel analyst Henry Harteveldt told Insider that if manufacturers won't build a supersonic engine …
Taylor Rains
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See inside the world's largest purpose-built private jet, which can cost over $10,000 per hour to rent and fly at near-supersonic speeds
Inside a Bombardier Global 7500 demonstration aircraft.Thomas Pallini/Insider
Taylor Rains
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Delta is taking a different approach to futuristic aircraft like Boom's supersonic jet than its biggest competitors
Delta Air Lines is currently the only major US carrier not to invest in Boom Supersonic's Overture …