Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator broke the sound barrier, showcasing the potential for next-generation supersonic commercial travel with Chief Test Pilot Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg achieving a ...

The Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft breaks the sound barrier, Mach 1, during a test flight Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, over the Mohave Desert, Calif. (Boom Supersonic via AP) (AP) — A sleek white ...

A sleek white aircraft became the first independently developed jet to break the sound barrier Tuesday ... according to Boom Supersonic and live video of the test flight. The flight at the ...

made the call as the experimental XB-1 broke the sound barrier. It was a key test for the company that plans to build high-speed planes in Greensboro. Boom’s first supersonic flight took place ...

WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Boom Supersonic has achieved a major milestone in its quest for supersonic commercial travel by breaking the sound barrier for the first time during a test flight in Mojave ...

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 became the first privately funded plane to surpass the sound barrier over the Mojave Desert. Reaching Mach 1.1, it marks a key step towards developing the Overture airliner.

The aircraft's performance was tested in real-world conditions, demonstrating its stability and control even as it surpassed the speed of sound. These tests are critical as Boom Supersonic works to ...

About 35,000 feet (10,670 meters) over the Mojave Desert, northwest of Los Angeles, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 became the first privately funded airplane to break the sound barrier during a test ...