When the experimental XB-1 aircraft achieved supersonic speeds on a test flight, it did not create a disruptive sonic boom – thanks to a physics phenomenon called the Mach cutoff ...

Boom Supersonic's Overture aims to revive fast air travel with Mach 1.7 speed, sustainable tech, and major airline backing.

Boom's XB-1 demonstrator took its maiden flight in March of 2024. In October of 2024, the XB-1 was teasing supersonic speeds.

MOJAVE, Calif. (WGHP) — Boom Supersonic broke the sound barrier again Monday, after a successful flight last month. On Feb. 10, Boom Supersonic performed another supersonic flight with its ...

Boom Supersonic is not the only company working on supersonic travel; space agencies are working on making the technology more viable. NASA is currently working on the X-59, a stiletto-like ...