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NASA and Boom Supersonic Ignite Supersonic Travel Revolution

2/17/2025

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NASA's X-59 is making strides with engine tests designed to minimize sonic booms, reigniting hopes for supersonic travel. Simultaneously, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 has shattered the sound barrier silently, pushing against the FAA's long-standing 1973 ban on overland supersonic flights. Together, these innovations could revolutionize the skies of American aviation.

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Story summary

NASA's X-59 is making strides with engine tests designed to minimize sonic booms, reigniting hopes for supersonic travel. Simultaneously, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 has shattered the sound barrier silently, pushing against the FAA's long-standing 1973 ban on overland supersonic flights. Together, these innovations could revolutionize the skies of American aviation.