Carbon emissions is one major concern for the aviation industry, and with global airlines committed to net-zero aviation by 2050, supersonic transport aircraft seem to pose a threat of emissions.

Boeing, certain that the mighty 747 would be the last subsonic aircraft it produced, began working on the 2707 SST (supersonic transport). Lockheed proposed the L-2000, a supersonic aircraft that ...

MOJAVE, California—High-speed airliner developer Boom took a major leap toward the development of its Mach 1.7 Overture transport with the successful supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator ...

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Credit: Boeing, Colin Throm/AW&ST Do not expect Boeing to launch a supersonic transport anytime soon, but as market interest in higher-speed travel returns, the company’s long-term development ...

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 ...

Concorde was designed in the 1960s when it seemed like supersonic passenger transport was going to be the next big thing. Instead, the Boeing 747 entered commercial service in 1970. Cheap ...

Concorde was designed in the 1960s when it seemed like supersonic passenger transport was going to be the next big thing. Instead, the Boeing 747 entered commercial service in 1970. Cheap ...

MOJAVE — Boom Supersonic will attempt its second supersonic flight on Monday, nearly two weeks after its first successful foray through the sound barrier. The XB-1, the company’s technology ...