Supersonic Explore Aerospace Global News' coverage of Supersonic, bringing together the latest news, developments and analysis on the subject. Browse the most recent articles below. Latest FAA moves to lift US supersonic flight ban with new noise rule News FAA moves to lift US supersonic flight ban with new noise rule Concorde July 1, 2026•5 min read NASA’s X-59 breaks the sound barrier in quiet supersonic flight milestone News NASA’s X-59 breaks the sound barrier in quiet supersonic flight milestone NASA June 8, 2026•6 min read Why some F-35 canopies look gold while others appear transparent News Why some F-35 canopies look gold while others appear transparent Aviation May 3, 2026•3 min read NASA charts new envelope expansion milestones as X-59 returns to flight testing News NASA charts new envelope expansion milestones as X-59 returns to flight testing Edwards AFB April 2, 2026•8 min read F-16V: The upgraded fighter that earns Taiwan $80m in royalties each year News F-16V: The upgraded fighter that earns Taiwan $80m in royalties each year Aviation March 29, 2026•3 min read 2nd test flight for NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft ends early after system warning News 2nd test flight for NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft ends early after system warning Edwards AFB March 23, 2026•8 min read India’s AMCA stealth fighter research achieves near-perfect intake airflow efficiency News India’s AMCA stealth fighter research achieves near-perfect intake airflow efficiency 6th generation fighter jet March 10, 2026•4 min read Concordski? Meet the Tu-144, Russia’s reply to Concorde News Concordski? Meet the Tu-144, Russia’s reply to Concorde Air crash January 31, 2026•4 min read Concorde at 50: What was the passenger experience like inside the supersonic cabin? News Concorde at 50: What was the passenger experience like inside the supersonic cabin? Air France January 21, 2026•5 min read Concorde at 50: Why supersonic passenger travel came to an end News Concorde at 50: Why supersonic passenger travel came to an end Air France January 21, 2026•4 min read On this day: Concorde enters service with simultaneous takeoffs from Air France and British Airways News On this day: Concorde enters service with simultaneous takeoffs from Air France and British Airways Air France January 21, 2026•11 min read Retired USAF F-15s give NASA a proven edge as X-59 quiet supersonic testing approaches News Retired USAF F-15s give NASA a proven edge as X-59 quiet supersonic testing approaches Boeing F-15C January 16, 2026•5 min read How Boom is using laser beams to perfect its supersonic engines for Overture News How Boom is using laser beams to perfect its supersonic engines for Overture Boom Supersonic January 5, 2026•4 min read Astro Mechanica teams with UK SME Helix to build hybrid-electric engines for the next generation of supersonic aircraft News Astro Mechanica teams with UK SME Helix to build hybrid-electric engines for the next generation of supersonic aircraft Astro Mechanica December 1, 2025•5 min read Quiet skies ahead: NASA and Lockheed Martin prepare the X-59 supersonic jet for 1st flight News Quiet skies ahead: NASA and Lockheed Martin prepare the X-59 supersonic jet for 1st flight Lockheed Martin September 16, 2025•5 min read United Airlines backs supersonic startup Astro Mechanica in latest bet on future flight News United Airlines backs supersonic startup Astro Mechanica in latest bet on future flight Astro Mechanica August 20, 2025•3 min read View More Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First name *Last name *Email address *Interests *InterestsAir TransportAviation ServicesBusiness and General AviationDefenceEvent WrapsFuture WorkforceIn the SpotlightInnovation and TechnologyLeadershipManufacturingRegulationRotorcraftSpaceSustainabilityUnmannedUrban Air Mobility *I agree to Aerospace Global News' Privacy PolicySubscribe
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