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 ...

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet achieved its first flight this spring in Mojave, Calif. (shown above). In its fifth test flight, Boom reported a new height in both speed and altitdue for the project. Boom ...

MOJAVE, Calif. - Boom Supersonic in Denver announced that its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft broke the sound barrier for the first time during a test flight at Mojave Air & Space Port, marking a milestone ...

Commercial supersonic flight sped closer to returning as the Boom Supersonic XB-1 prototype reached a transonic speed of Mach 0.95 during Test Flight 11 on January 10, 2025, in the skies over the ...

A small, dart-shaped aircraft screamed across the Mojave Desert in early 2025 at nearly the speed of sound, and the company that built it says the next step is punching through. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 ...

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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier for the first time ever on Tuesday, ushering in a new era of supersonic flight. The jet exceeded Mach 1 after taking off from the Mojave Air and ...

American aviation company Boom Supersonic has recently achieved a major milestone as its XB-1 supersonic test jet received clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to soar beyond Mach ...

Boom's supersonic XB-1 test jet has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly past Mach 1, the company announced. Tests are slated to take place later this year at the Black ...