NASA jet goes supersonic in California. What that means for air travel

California has played a central role in NASA's push to test its X-59 jet and usher in an era of commercial supersonic air ...

Here's how NASA's supersonic jet could transform commercial air travel

NASA's Quesst mission looks to develop a supersonic aircraft that could one day transform commercial air travel in the United ...
Avionics International

FAA Moves to Lift Ban on Overland Supersonic Flight

Editor’s Note: To watch a video version of this article, click here. For 53 years, one federal regulation has stood between ...

‘Son of Concorde’ jet that could fly from UK to NYC in 4hrs hits milestone with supersonic flight without sonic boom

NASA’S “Son of Concorde” jet that could fly from the UK to New York in four hours has smashed through the sound barrier ...
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When (And Why) Are Military Aircraft Allowed To Break The Sound Barrier?

The sound barrier is something many people have heard of, but few understand, as it's somewhat of a misnomer. The speed of sound is known as Mach 1 (767 mph), and when an object moves beyond this, ...
Smithsonian Magazine

In a First, NASA’s Experimental X-59 Plane Flew Faster Than the Speed of Sound, Setting the Stage for ‘Quiet’ Supersonic Aircraft

The United States banned supersonic flights over its land in 1973 due to their ear-splitting sonic booms. Experts are building a plane that should travel at those speeds but create only gentle thumps ...

NASA aircraft breaks sound barrier in first supersonic test flight

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

NASA’s silent X-59 breaks the sound barrier for the first time without a sonic boom, paving the way for the return of civilian supersonic flights

NASA's X-59 has officially broken the sound barrier. See how this "quiet" supersonic jet is paving the way for future travel.

NASA's X-59 jet is ready to break the sound barrier for the 1st time this month

NASA's X-59 jet is on the verge of finally breaking the sound barrier as the agency looks forward to the aircraft's first supersonic flight this month.
Aviation Week

Marketplace: Acoustic Options To Improve Private Aircraft Sounds

A business jet cabin should sound just as good as it looks. From tightening up loose ends to immersive audio, these products could help your next flight sound a little sweeter. In a passenger cabin, ...