Commercial supersonic flights are currently banned over land because they create an explosive and frightening 'sonic boom,' which is disruptive to the public.

NASA's experimental supersonic jet, the X-59, has completed its first successful test flight over the California desert.

The test is seen as a significant move toward commercial supersonic flights, which could cut flight times in half. The project aims to overcome noise issues and lead to regulatory changes for ...

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NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft has successfully completed its first flight, demonstrating the ability to break the sound barrier with a quiet "thump" instead of a sonic boom. This breakthrough, ...

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Nearly a decade after NASA partnered with Lockheed Martin to build the X-59, the supersonic jet has completed its first flight in California, according to a press release spotted by Gizmodo. The X-59 ...

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NASA’s X-59 supersonic jet took its first flight over the California desert this week, marking a major milestone in the ...