Similar to a delta wing, the Soviet-developed Tu-144 incorporated special retractable foreplanes (canards) to improve lift ...

He said Overture's airframe, cabin, and avionics have been developed to improve efficiency and safety, and Boom plans to build its own homegrown supersonic engine capable of running off biofuels.

Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl explained to Business Insider how his company's future "Overture" airliner would look and operate compared to the iconic Concorde. He said Overture's airframe, cabin, ...

Designed to cruise at Mach 1.7, the Overture will accommodate from 64 to 80 passengers, depending on cabin layouts. Boom Supersonic hopes to conduct the Overture’s maiden flight in 2026 and to secure ...

The world’s most glamorous aircraft was cruising at a thrilling 1315 mph, with the curvature of the Earth visible to those who cared enough ...

with the curvature of the Earth visible to those who cared enough to peer out of its tiny cabin windows. The eyes of the world were on Concorde as it darted at supersonic speed from London to New ...

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