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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet sets new speed record during 7th test flight

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft set a new speed record during its latest test flight on Nov. 5, marking a major milestone toward flying at supersonic speeds.

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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 prototype aces 2nd test flight (photos)

Colorado company Boom Supersonic's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft flew for the second time ever on Monday (Aug. 26).

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Boom's XB-1 test plane gets FAA green light for supersonic flight

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 experimental jet has been cleared for supersonic flight by the FAA.

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Are supersonic passenger flights going to make a comeback?

London to Miami in five hours is promised for the next generation of high-speed passenger planes

The Independent UK

Hypersonic plane startup Destinus promises Europe to Australia flights in just 4 hours

Other firms such as the US’s Boom Supersonic are also working on reviving supersonic travel, promising London to New York trips that could take as little as 3.5 hours

Evening Standard

Fly Sydney to Frankfurt in four hours? It may come faster than you think

Aerospace manufacturers are trying to make high-speed travel dreams a reality by developing planes travelling faster than the speed of sound.

The New Daily

Boom Supersonic loses engine manufacturer. What that means for the jet maker

Boom Supersonic will need a new engine manufacturer as it moves forward with plans to create a pioneering commercial supersonic jet in North Carolina.

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Supersonic jet reaches 1,300mph and hopes to go anywhere in world in just four hours

The aircraft, called The Overture, has been dubbed the 'son of Concorde' and can reach 1,300mph - more than double the speed of the quickest commercial planes currently in the air

Daily Mirror

A flight from UK to US could take just three hours in new supersonic jets

The jets, which are due to go into testing just a few years from now, will be designed to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

Daily Record

The need for speed

IWC Schaffhausen's commitment to sustainability has gone sky high, far beyond haute horlogerie, as new partnerships with Boom Supersonic and Airspeeder will contribute to a greener planet through eco-conscious flying.

Bangkok Post

Flying taxis get a big boost from military money

Joby, Boom Supersonic and others are landing big Pentagon contracts

Axios

How Airlines May Revive Fast Air Travel at More Reasonable Price

American Airlines is buying 20 supersonic jets from Boom Supersonic.

The Street

As American Airlines places order for supersonic jets, will ‘Concorde 2.0’ ever happen?

First passenger flights of revolutionary aircraft are scheduled for 2029 on American Airlines and United

The Independent UK

Thomas Black: Supersonic passenger jets are back? Not so fast

American Airlines Group Inc. just agreed to purchase 20 supersonic jets from Boom Supersonic that are designed to carry as many as 80 passengers. So, when will you be able to buy a ticket to fly at 1.7 times the speed of sound from New York to London and cut…

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American Airlines places order for 20 experimental supersonic jets

American Airlines has put down deposits on 20 supersonic jets from startup aerospace company Boom Supersonic that could fly as fast as 1,300 miles an hour.

The Guardian - UK

American becomes third airline to place order for Boom Supersonic jets

Boom’s Overtures, promising much shorter flight times, are expected to carry first passengers in 2029

Irish Mirror

New passenger jet could be breaking the speed of sound over Ireland by 2029

Expected to make its first commercial flight in 2029, the new supersonic jet is predicted to be twice as fast as today’s airliners when flying over water and 20% faster over land.

Daily Mirror

'World's fastest airliner' planned for 2029 could fly London-New York in 3.5 hours

Get a sneak peek at the Boom Supersonic Overture which will be able to break the sound barrier and fly between London and New York in 3.5 hours - and it's due to roll out in the next few years

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The Independent UK

Supersonic airliner gets $60m funding from US military

Boom Supersonic’s Overture plane could fly from London to New York in less than four hours

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