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Flying MagazineJack Daleo

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic demonstrator reaches supersonic flight without a sonic boom

NASA’s X-59 has demonstrated the key objective of its low-boom supersonic research: flying faster than the speed of sound without generating a sonic boom. The event reflects the Quesst mission design approach, validated through a series of X-59 maneuvers aimed at “quiet” overland supersonic operations.

2026-05-05T13:03:55.603225-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus teases ‘historic’ A220 announcement with AirAsia reportedly in frame for large order

By FlightGlobal: Budget airline said to be revisiting twinjet years after turning down high-density CSeries. Airbus is preparing to host a significant event centred on the A220 programme, with strong indications that AirAsia will place a substantial order for the type.

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2026-05-05T11:55:35.694417-07:00