Boom isn't the only entity looking to revive supersonic air travel. Beijing-based Space Transportation recently tested its Yunxing prototype plane, which it claims is capable of flying at Mach 4 ...
It exists purely to explore new supersonic technology. But it’s not to study controlling an aircraft flying faster than the speed of sound, we’ve had that knowledge since the 1950’s.
Boom Supersonic is one step closer to launching the spiritual heir to the Concorde. The US firm's XB-1 prototype reached a transonic speed of Mach 0.95 during Test Flight 11 on January 10, 2025. The ...