Have you ever sat down and thought “I wonder if a trebuchet could launch a projectile at supersonic speeds?” Neither have we. That’s what separates [David Eade] from the rest of us.

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link For a fleeting 30 years during the 20th century, supersonic commercial air travel was a reality. But on October 24, 2003, that era came to an ...

Boom's XB-1 demonstrator will test technology for its planned Overture supersonic commercial airliner "People have always wanted to travel fast, ever since the first person galloped across the ...

But now those plans look closer to being realised. Three US aerospace firms - Boom Supersonic, Aerion Supersonic and Spike Aerospace - are racing to be the first to slash travel times across the ...

Starting on Oct. 30, engineers with NASA's X-59 Quesst program (Quiet SuperSonic Technology) have been conducting test runs of the jet's engines at the storied Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility ...

The Supersonic first made waves because, in typical Dyson fashion, it brought an upgraded, futuristic design to an everyday product. Dyson is known for this aesthetic, but the sleek look also has ...

Contrail formation is a complex process involving the mixing of hot exhaust gases with cold air. Under certain atmospheric conditions, these wispy trails of condensed water vapor can spread out to ...

Deafening sonic booms, prohibitive prices and safety concerns – fuelled by the crash in France in July 2000 – spelt the end for this headline-dominating venture, leaving many to question whether ...

Successful third test flight for Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrated a clear stepping stone to safe supersonic flight. Flight ...

For supersonic flight, the nose was hydraulically lifted, streamlining the plane's shape and allowing it to efficiently pierce the air. It's a classic aerodynamic problem: most wing shapes that ...

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In 1962, the governments of Britain and France signed the Anglo-French Agreement, pooling their money and resources to develop a supersonic commercial jet. The name "Concorde" was chosen because ...