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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Achieves Milestone by Breaking Sound Barrier

On January 28, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator accomplished its first supersonic flight, reaching Mach 1.1 over the Mojave Desert. As the first civil supersonic jet developed in America, this achievement marks a significant step towards the reintroduction of supersonic commercial air travel.

2025-01-28T09:04:13.606766-08:00

PaxEx.Aero

Frontier's Bid for Spirit Rejected as 'Insufficient'

2025-01-29T04:49:09.890007-08:00

Reuters

Boeing to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems in $4.3 Billion All-Stock Deal

2024-06-30T14:44:28.068975-07:00

miamiherald.com

Spirit Airlines Halts Flights After A320neo Hit by Gunfire in Haiti

2024-11-11T10:38:48.548716-08:00

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Aviation Week

NASA Captures Boom's XB-1 Supersonic Shockwave Imagery NASA has captured iconic imagery of Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator breaking the sound barrier, confirming no sonic boom reached the ground. The flight on February 10 marked the final test sortie of the XB-1, advancing the research on civil supersonic flight.

2025-03-03T07:00:31.703026-08:00

NASA Captures Boom's XB-1 Supersonic Shockwave Imagery

japantoday.com

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Breaks Sound Barrier, First Since Concorde Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator aircraft achieved supersonic flight, marking the first piloted non-military aircraft to break the sound barrier since the Concorde ceased operations in 2003. This milestone represents a pivotal step in Boom's plans to develop supersonic airliners.

2025-03-02T10:13:38.402671-08:00

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Breaks Sound Barrier, First Since Concorde

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Boom Supersonic Advances with Boomless Cruise on XB-1 Tests Boom Supersonic concluded its XB-1 flight-test program, demonstrating the 'Boomless Cruise' technology that allows supersonic flight without a sonic boom. This technology, aimed for the Overture airliner, enables faster travel overland and over water without disruptive noise impacts.

2025-02-10T07:02:25.695263-08:00

Boom Supersonic Advances with Boomless Cruise on XB-1 Tests

The Conversation

XC-1 Supersonic Test Revives Hopes for Civil Aviation The recent breakthrough of Boom Supersonic's XB-1 in breaching the sound barrier marks a pivotal moment in commercial aviation. This milestone has revitalized interest in supersonic travel, indicating potential near-term developments in civil aviation capabilities.

2025-02-02T19:40:13.730401-08:00

XC-1 Supersonic Test Revives Hopes for Civil Aviation

Aviation Week

Boom Advances Supersonic Overture After XB-1 Milestone Following the successful XB-1 trials, Boom Technology progresses its Overture program, focusing on engine development to meet the demands of the supersonic market. This initiative is pivotal as it determines the future pace and feasibility of entering commercial service.

2025-01-30T14:52:15.650373-08:00

Boom Advances Supersonic Overture After XB-1 Milestone

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Frontier's Bid for Spirit Rejected as 'Insufficient' Frontier Airlines has made a second proposal to acquire financially troubled Spirit Airlines, aiming to form the fifth-largest U.S. airline. Despite Frontier's intentions to consolidate market presence amid the difficulties faced by budget carriers, Spirit has deemed the offer financially inadequate and remains open to improved terms.

2025-01-29T04:49:09.890007-08:00

Frontier's Bid for Spirit Rejected as 'Insufficient'

The War Zone

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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Achieves Milestone by Breaking Sound Barrier On January 28, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator accomplished its first supersonic flight, reaching Mach 1.1 over the Mojave Desert. As the first civil supersonic jet developed in America, this achievement marks a significant step towards the reintroduction of supersonic commercial air travel.

2025-01-28T09:04:13.606766-08:00

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Achieves Milestone by Breaking Sound Barrier

GlobalAir.com

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Achieves First Supersonic Flight on January 28, 2025 Boom Supersonic will mark a significant milestone as the XB-1 aircraft performs its first supersonic flight, following extensive testing and research. The event will be broadcast live to the public, showcasing the progress in commercial supersonic travel.

2025-01-27T07:48:13.116622-08:00

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Achieves First Supersonic Flight on January 28, 2025

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