Boom unveils supersonic XB-1 jet demonstrator capable of hitting speeds of Mach 1.3

Boom, an aviation startup, has unveiled a full-scale prototype of its supersonic jet – the first of its kind to take flight in more than 50 years. Called XB-1, the sleek, white aircraft is capable of reaching speeds of Mach 1.3 using three J85-15 engines that are employed by the US military to power fighter … Read more

A supersonic Air Force One? Pentagon asks firm to draw up plans for new Mach 1.8 presidential plane

The Pentagon has commissioned a prototype of a new supersonic Air Force One that could one day ferry the president around the world at nearly twice the speed and half the time currently required to travel. The Air Force has awarded a 24-month, $1million contract to Exosonic, a start-up aerospace company that is developing a … Read more

Air Force awards $1.5 million contract to develop hypersonic Mach 5 plane

Air Force awards $1.5 million contract to develop hypersonic Mach 5 plane for potential use in presidential fleet Atlanta-based Hermeus announced the Air Force investment on Thursday Company has a prototype hypersonic jet engine that can reach Mach 5 Reaches deal to develop concept for an executive jet seating 9 to 19 If successful, the … Read more

Virgin Galactic’s supersonic jet capable of speeds over Mach 3

Virgin Galactic reveals supersonic jet design capable of flying from London to New York in just 90 MINUTES – that will be developed in partnership with Rolls-Royce Virgin Galactic released the first concept images of its supersonic passenger jet  It would travel at speeds of Mach 3 at altitudes above 60,000 feet The cabin is … Read more

Virgin Galactic reveals supersonic jet design capable of speeds over Mach 3

Virgin Galactic reveals supersonic jet design capable of speeds over Mach 3 that will be developed in partnership with Rolls-Royce Virgin Galactic released the first concept images of its supersonic passenger jet  It would travel at speeds of Mach 3 at altitudes above 60,000 feet The cabin is customized to fit customers’ needs, like Business … Read more