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Aviation Week • Guy Norris

Boom Supersonic Advances with Successful Second XB-1 Flight

Boom Supersonic achieved a milestone with the successful second flight of its XB-1 demonstrator at Mojave Air & Space Port on August 26. This progression sets the stage for accelerated testing and the anticipated supersonic flight planned later in 2024.

2024-08-26T13:24:33.732401-07:00

The Register

Lego Concorde is the only supersonic jet you can afford

2024-08-24T02:39:35.278835-07:00

FlightGlobal

Concorde Pilot Brian Calvert's Memorable Flight from Paris to Rio

2024-08-06T12:34:43.643732-07:00

avgeekery.com

F-14 Tomcat's Historic Interception of the Concorde

2024-08-04T10:26:20.337685-07:00

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Aviation Week

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Boom Supersonic Advances with Successful Second XB-1 Flight Boom Supersonic achieved a milestone with the successful second flight of its XB-1 demonstrator at Mojave Air & Space Port on August 26. This progression sets the stage for accelerated testing and the anticipated supersonic flight planned later in 2024.

2024-08-26T13:24:33.732401-07:00

Boom Supersonic Advances with Successful Second XB-1 Flight

The Register

Lego Concorde is the only supersonic jet you can afford

2024-08-24T02:39:35.278835-07:00

Lego Concorde is the only supers

FlightGlobal

Concorde Pilot Brian Calvert's Memorable Flight from Paris to Rio Brian Calvert, author of Flying Concorde, coordinated a simultaneous departure with Air France's Pierre Chanoine for a memorable Concorde flight from Paris to Rio, showcasing the aircraft's prowess with a 3-hour 37-minute flight from Heathrow to Bahrain.

2024-08-06T12:34:43.643732-07:00

Concorde Pilot Brian Calvert's Memorable Flight from Paris to Rio

avgeekery.com

F-14 Tomcat's Historic Interception of the Concorde An iconic moment in aviation history, when an F-14 Tomcat intercepted a Concorde, showcases the prowess of the legendary aircraft and its crew. This encounter remains a fascinating highlight in the annals of aviation.

2024-08-04T10:26:20.337685-07:00

F-14 Tomcat's Historic Interception of the Concorde

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Boom Supersonic Completes Construction of Overture Superfactory The facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport is now set to support the production of the Overture aircraft, aiming for 33 units per year and advancing the return of supersonic travel.

2024-06-17T08:05:55.830504-07:00

Boom Supersonic Completes Construction of Overture Superfactory

Space.com

Concorde's Historic Chase of a Solar Eclipse In a groundbreaking 1973 mission, Concorde pilots achieved an extended viewing of a total solar eclipse, recording 74 minutes of totality by matching the moon's shadow velocity.

2024-04-05T03:03:00.455392-07:00

Concorde's Historic Chase of a Solar Eclipse

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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Demonstrator Achieves Maiden Flight The XB-1, Boom Supersonic's prototype for the upcoming Overture supersonic aircraft, successfully conducted its first flight, marking a significant milestone in civil supersonic travel.

2024-03-22T09:15:38.641717-07:00

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Demonstrator Achieves Maiden Flight

Washington Post

Supersonic Travel Resurgence: Concorde's Legacy and New Contenders Decades post-Concorde, the aerospace industry sees a renewed push for supersonic travel, fueled by technological advancements and heightened interest in cutting travel times.

2024-03-18T03:09:14.111428-07:00

Supersonic Travel Resurgence: Concorde's Legacy and New Contenders