Faster planes require more fuel, and alternatives may not be the climate solution the industry hopes for. Boom Supersonic broke the sound barrier in a test flight of its XB-1 jet last week ...

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator craft could become the first commercial jet to break the sound barrier since Concorde after acing its 11th test and reaching 0.95 Mach at low altitudes.

The Supersonic first made waves because, in typical Dyson fashion, it brought an upgraded, futuristic design to an everyday product. Dyson is known for this aesthetic, but the sleek look also has ...

Boom Supersonic is one step closer to launching the spiritual heir to the Concorde. The US firm's XB-1 prototype reached a transonic speed of Mach 0.95 during Test Flight 11 on January 10 ...