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Boom Supersonic XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier on historic test flight (video)
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Watch Boom supersonic jet break sound barrier on path to speed up commercial flights
Boom's Supersonic XB-1 jet became the “world’s first independently developed supersonic jet” to break the sound barrier Tuesday.
Independently funded jet’s sound barrier mark revives talk of commercial supersonic travel
An aircraft developed by Boom Supersonic has become the first independently funded jet to break the sound barrier.
‘Son of Concorde’ jet to blast off on first-ever flight at supersonic speeds today with special event
THE ‘Son of Concorde’ XB-1 jet is set to take off on its inaugural supersonic flight today, where it will break the sound barrier for the first time. Bosses at Colorado-based Boom
Boom Supersonic XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier for the first time during historic test flight
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First independently developed jet breaks the sound barrier over the California desert
The XB-1 aircraft accelerated to Mach 1.05 within about 11 minutes of taking off, according to Boom Supersonic and live video of the test flight.
XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier in bid for "return of commercial supersonic flight"
More than two decades after the retirement of the Concorde, American aircraft company Boom Supersonic has achieved supersonic flight with its XB-1 prototype in a test flight above the Mojave Desert. Tuesday's test saw the aircraft fly faster than the speed of sound,
Boom XB-1's successful test flight revives talk of commercial supersonic travel
It was a step toward reviving supersonic commercial travel, which has been on hiatus since the Concorde jet was grounded more than two decades ago. Boom Supersonic has contracts with at least two airlines to buy their commercial airliners once they are developed.
Boom’s Jet Becomes First Private Aircraft To Break The Sound Barrier, Paving The Way For Supersonic Travel
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 jet became the first independently developed aircraft to break the sound barrier in the Mojave Desert on Tuesday. The test flight marks a milestone in Boom’s effort to revive supersonic passenger travel,
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The Comeback of the Commercial Supersonic Jet
Supersonic air travel could be making a comeback, thanks to the work of companies like Boom. We visited Boom's hangar in Mojave, California, to learn about what it takes to resurrect the dream of ...
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Supersonic jet dubbed ‘Son of Concorde’ breaks sound barrier for first time with 844 mph flight
It took off with a bang. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 jet broke the sound barrier for the first time on Monday as the American company seeks to deliver the world’s faster airliner capable of ...
This startup is closer than ever to reviving the Concorde era of supersonic flight
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said the Mach 1.7 Overture will keep the US aviation industry ahead of China in the ...
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Civilian jet breaks sound barrier in test over Mojave Desert
The test flight was a milestone for Boom Supersonic, the small jet’s builder that is hoping to eventually bring supersonic air travel to the masses. “And she’s airborne,” said Mike ...