Texas Public Radio2d
The company planning a successor to Concorde makes its first supersonic test
Denver-based Boom Technology's XB-1 demonstrator plane hit Mach 1.122 — 750 mph. It's the first independently developed ...
Daily Express3d
'Son of Concorde' 767mph supersonic jet set to blast off for first ever flight today
A supersonic jet dubbed the "Son of Concorde" is poised to make aviation history within hours as it embarks on its inaugural supersonic flight, breaking the sound barrier for the first time.
WWNO3d
The Company planning a successor to Concorde makes its first supersonic test
In 2000, a Concorde was involved in a fiery crash shortly after takeoff from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport that killed all 100 passengers and nine crew aboard France Air Flight 4590. The ...
Sky2d
Boom test flight: 'New Concorde' prototype jet breaks sound barrier
A US company's prototype jet has broken the sound barrier in a demonstration it hopes will pave the way for a successor to the Concorde. Boom Supersonic's XB-1 is the first civilian aircraft to ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org3d
The company planning a successor to Concorde makes its first supersonic test
"We're ready to scale up. We're ready to build the passenger supersonic jet that will pick up where Concorde left off and ultimately allow the rest of us to fly supersonic," Scholl said.
New York Post2d
Supersonic jet dubbed ‘Son of Concorde’ breaks sound barrier for first time with 844 mph flight
invigorating the company’s ambition to design a supersonic passenger plane capable of reaching Mach 1.7, or 1,304 mph. The XB-1 has been dubbed the “Son of Concorde,” referencing the ...
CNN2d
Boom: America’s answer to Concorde completes its first supersonic flight
It’s now almost 55 years since the 002 prototype for Concorde first flew at Mach 1 ... and ultimately to bring it to every passenger on every route. And that’s not something that takes place ...
Sky2d
Boom test flight live: 'New Concorde' prototype jet break sound barrier
A prototype of a passenger jet meant to succeed Concorde has broken the sound barrier on its first test flight Boom Supersonic tested its XB-1 jet above the Mojave Desert in California The US ...
The Daily Telegraph4d
New ‘Concorde’ prepares for first supersonic flight
A prototype of a passenger jet meant to succeed Concorde will attempt to break the sound barrier for the first time on Tuesday. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator is set to exceed Mach 1 (770 ...
The Independent3d
'New Concorde' attempts to break sound barrier on first supersonic flight
Almost 22 years after Concorde made its final commercial flights, a prototype passenger jet is attempting to break the sound barrier – and its first supersonic test flight takes off today (28 ...
LBC2d
‘New Concorde’ breaks sound barrier during test flight, as owner 'plans commercial trips'
The start-up, founded in 2014 by CEO Blake Scholl, is hopeful it will transport passengers on its commercial airliner Overture as early as 2029. But Jock Lowe, who was the longest-serving Concorde ...