X-59 promises supersonic speed without the boom
https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/13/nasa_lockheed_martin_x59/
Had the rollout in Palmdale CA yesterday. First flight is later this year and supersonic testing after that.
Not sure if there will be any affect on the new Boom planes
https://boomsupersonic.com
The prototype XB-1 is currently in Mojave CA undergoing tests.
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