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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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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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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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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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This new 'blended-wing' plane looks like a military stealth bomber and just got the green light to fly after decades of development
Expected to carry 200+ people by 2030, the Pathfinder uses a unique "blended-wing body" design wher…
Taylor Rains
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United placed a $3 billion order for 15 supersonic jets. Meet Boom Supersonic's Overture
A rendering of a Boom Overture aircraft in United Airlines colors.Boom Supersonic
Thomas Pallini
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Taylor Rains
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NASA moves forward with plans for supersonic planes that could fly from New York to London in 1.5 hours
NASA is working with private companies to come up with designs for commercial supersonic planes. It…
Marianne Guenot
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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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Boom Supersonic's CEO explains how his jet could avoid the pitfalls that doomed the Concorde — and someday bring faster-than-sound flight to the masses
Boom Supersonic's founder and CEO explained in an interview why the Concorde's economics were doome…
David Slotnick
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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 just unveiled the prototype for its ultra-fast Overture passenger plane – take a look at the XB-1
The Concorde was known for three-hour transatlantic crossing between the East Coast and Europe, mak…
Thomas Pallini
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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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The Boom Overture jet is vying to become the first supersonic Air Force One — here's an early look
Aerospace startup Boom Supersonic won a contract to develop a supersonic jet for US government exec…
David Slotnick
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Virgin Galactic just revealed a new supersonic passenger jet planned with Rolls-Royce, which used to make Concorde jet engines
Virgin Galactic, founded by Richard Branson, has until now largely focused its efforts on designing…
Dave Mosher
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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 …
Taylor Rains
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A revival of ultrafast supersonic passenger jet travel is inching closer to reality – take a look at the prototype debuting in October
That era of supersonic flight, unfortunately, is over and at the time of Concorde's demise, nobody …