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NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Plane Just Made Its First Flight

The X-59 is designed to transform the sonic boom associated with supersonic flight into a “sonic thump”—making it feasible to ...
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RAF jets scrambled to plane flying over London as 'sonic boom' heard

An almighty "sonic boom" has been heard over parts of the UK after two RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to a private jet flying over London. Locals in Essex and Kent reported hearing the loud noise as ...
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NASA progresses X-59 quiet supersonic demonstrator towards planned first flight before year-end

Though 2025 is ticking away, NASA still aims to complete the first flight this year of its X-59 Quesst quiet-supersonic demonstrator, saying the team is progressing into high-speed taxi tests and ...
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Sonic boom heard over Essex as RAF intercept private jet

A sonic boom was heard over Essex after two RAF fighter jets scrambled to intercept a private jet that lost contact with air traffic control. Jenny Coxal, of Dartford, Essex, was at home when she ...