During the second supersonic flight of the XB-1 technology demonstrator today, the jet exceeded Mach 1 three times without a boom being detected by microphones on the desert floor below.

“XB-1 broke the sound barrier three times during its first supersonic flight—without an audible boom. This confirms what ...

Boom Supersonic says its XB-1 aircraft achieved supersonic flight without an audible sonic boom on the ground below. CEO Blake Scholl hopes supersonic passenger flight will eventually be allowed in ...

Boom Supersonic now says Overture can avoid sonic booms, potentially opening up overland flights even at Mach 1 or higher.

In January, the aircraft successfully broke the sound barrier for the first time, reaching speeds exceeding Mach 1 at an ...

During the demonstration flight on January 28, 2025, the XB-1 broke the sound barrier three times, but not one of those ...

Boom Supersonic will break the sound barrier again Monday, after a successful flight last month. On Feb. 10, Boom Supersonic ...