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

Alongside impressively efficient engines, Virgin's aircraft will be significantly more eco-friendly than Concorde and may even offer a reduction in carbon output over many current private jets.

Boom Supersonic independently designed and built the XB-1, the first civil supersonic jet in America ... ever made, the Concorde and the Tupolev Tu-144, were not private ventures.

Boom, a private company, will take Concorde's proven ideas and apply modern ... may bring down supersonic ticket prices — making the jet more affordable for airlines and customers.

A small prototype jet has broken the sound barrier, making it a possible successor to Concorde more than two decades after the iconic aircraft disappeared from our skies. The test flight might ...

It’s now the first piloted non-military aircraft to break the sound barrier since the Concorde was retired from ... When people say you can see a fighter jet before you hear it, they’re ...

A US aerospace company has announced major progress on its Concorde-like service, a sleek new XB-1 jet. Boom Supersonic confirmed on Monday that the “Son of Concorde” once again flew faster ...

Boom Supersonic independently designed and built the XB-1, the first civil supersonic jet in America. The XB-1's first supersonic flight last month was a success, breaking the sound barrier above the ...