At takeoff and again when Concorde zoomed from Mach 1 (the speed of sound) toward Mach 2, raw fuel was injected into the engine exhaust, providing a powerful boost. This afterburner system was ...

Boom Technology began ground testing of the aircraft in December 2022. Following a comprehensive taxi test campaign, the ...

They're expected to run at a maximum Mach 1.7 — slower than Concorde's Mach 2.04. The company decided to build its own engine, which is expected to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuels ...

Virgin Galactic’s private jet represents a very bold step toward making supersonic travel a reality for an elite few. Unlike ...

This will enable travel between New York and London in 3h30. Concorde did it at Mach 2 in less than 3 hours! Nevertheless, the technology deployed should enable the development of a more fuel ...

Concorde entered service in 1976 and continued flying for the next 27 years until it was retired in 2003. The plane could reach Mach 2 and cross the Atlantic in three and a half hours. British ...

Companies are investing billions of dollars in bringing supersonic back, but the path isn't going to be easy.

They're expected to run at a maximum Mach 1.7 — slower than Concorde's Mach 2.04. The company decided to build its own engine, which is expected to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuels, after major ...