After the retirement of the Concorde in 2003, supersonic commercial air travel became a thing of the past. NASA’s X-59, a revolutionary experimental aircraft, aims to change that by eliminating the disruptive sonic boom and paving the way for a quieter, faster future of flight.
Boom Supersonic’s experimental supersonic aircraft, XB-1, has successfully completed its second flight, marking a significant step towards the company’s goal of achieving supersonic flight. The 15-minute flight showcased the aircraft’s landing gear retraction and extension, as well as a new digital stability system, demonstrating progress towards its eventual supersonic capabilities.
