Lawmakers Seek to End 52-Year Ban on Supersonic Flights Over Land
Supersonic speeds for nonmilitary flights have been outlawed since 1973 due to noise and property damage concerns.
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ICAO Advances International Supersonic Flight Standards
New noise reduction rule brings Boom Supersonic one step closer to 2030 aircraft certification.
An Inaudible Sonic Boom, Visualized
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 ‘Baby Boom’ has broken the sound barrier six times, but you wouldn’t be able to tell from the ground.
This Company Is Taking the ‘Boom’ Out of Supersonic Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator creates a sonic boom not audible from the ground below, potentially opening up opportunities for supersonic flight over land.
Boom Goes Supersonic, Makes Civil Aviation History
Company’s XB-1 ‘Baby Boom’ demonstrator breaks the sound barrier at Mojave Air & Space Port in California, where the first supersonic flight occurred in 1947.
Boom CEO Details Cost, Effort Behind Supersonic Flight
Boom Technology founder Blake Scholl talks about the return of supersonic flight on ‘Bring It Home’ podcast.
Boom Supersonic Test Aircraft Approaches Speed of Sound
Last week’s deployment of the company’s XB-1 demonstrator marked the seventh of 10 test flights before it is expected to reach Mach 1.0.
International Air & Space Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees
Class of 2024 includes scientists and performers.
Boom Unveils Supersonic Overture Flight Deck
The developer of a supersonic passenger airliner provides a few key updates at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Boom Supersonic Announces First Flight of XB-1 Jet Demonstrator
XB-1 flight testing and evaluations will inform development of Boom’s Overture, a supersonic jet designed to carry 64-80 passengers twice as fast as subsonic airliners.
