Supersonic

This supersonic stock is making headlines after a wild IPO. Here’s why
[ad_1] The stock price of Aerospace company Starfighters Space, which operates the world’s only commercial supersonic aircraft fleet out of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, was down by double digits Tuesday,...
NASA’s X-59 takes off: The race to resurrect supersonic flight begins
[ad_1] At last, the X-59 is airborne. NASA’s quiet supersonic airplane took to the skies in Palmdale, California, successfully landing back a few minutes later. While this initial sortie on...
Supersonic air travel gets green light in U.S. after 50-year ban lifted
[ad_1] President Trump signed a cluster of aviation-focused executive orders on Friday, clearing a path for commercial flights that fly faster than the speed of sound. The White House seeks...
The Download: AI companion dangers, and supersonic planes
[ad_1] This is our latest story to be turned into a MIT Technology Review Narrated podcast, which we’re publishing each week on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Just navigate to MIT Technology Review Narrated on either platform, and follow us to...
What a return to supersonic flight could mean for climate change
[ad_1] Last week, Boom Supersonic completed its first supersonic test flight of the XB-1 test aircraft. I watched the broadcast live, and the vibe was infectious, watching the hosts’ anticipation...