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NASA’s supersonic X-59 jet that could slash NYC-London flight time in half taxis closer to take off

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NASA’s supersonic X-59 jet that could slash NYC-London flight time in half taxis closer to take off

Breakfast in New York, midmorning snack in London. Taxi tests are underway on a highly anticipated supersonic plane designed to quietly break the sound barrier — and slash flight time between New York and London in half.  The X-59 jet, dubbed the “son of Concorde,” is one step closer to takeoff after the experimental aircraft … Read more

’Son of Concorde’ supersonic jet crushes speed test – here’s how long it would take to travel from London to NYC

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’Son of Concorde’ supersonic jet crushes speed test – here’s how long it would take to travel from London to NYC

It really does bring the boom. A supersonic aircraft nicknamed the “Son of Concorde” neared Mach 1 — the speed of sound — in a successful test on Tuesday, that could lead to travelers flying between New York and London in just over 3½ hours. The single-seat XB-1, a 201-foot-long test model by American company … Read more