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In a first, NASA's experimental X-59 plane flew faster than the speed of sound, setting the stage for 'quiet' supersonic aircraft

On June 5, NASA’s experimental X-59 plane went supersonic for the first time. The aircraft zoomed through the sky at a top ...
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World’s fastest business jet marks first speed record on transatlantic mission

Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet has recorded its first speed milestone after flying from ...

NASA’s X-59 plane goes supersonic for the first time

NASA’s experimental X-59 plane is one step closer to making faster-than-sound flight quiet after the aircraft flew supersonic ...

Watch NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Break the Sound Barrier for the First Time

As the aircraft broke the sound barrier, however, its quiet thump was not heard. A NASA F-15 chase plane flew nearby to ...
Space.com

Going supersonic! NASA's X-59 jet breaks sound barrier for the 1st time

The X-59, the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst ("Quiet Supersonic Technology") program, is designed to generate mild thumps ...
Tech Xplore

NASA's X-59 aircraft flies supersonic for first time

NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft marked a major milestone Friday, June 5, when it flew faster than the speed of sound for ...

Bombardier Global 8000 Speed Record Puts Investment Focus On Ultra Long Range

Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet has set its first speed record on a transatlantic flight. The aircraft is positioned as the fastest and most luxurious in its ultra long range business jet class.
Newsweek

Passenger Live-Tracking Plane’s Speed During Takeoff Goes Viral

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A video showing a passenger tracking the speed of an airplane in real ...