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2nd-ever test flight of NASA's 'quiet' X-59 supersonic jet cut short by glitch

NASA's "quiet" supersonic X-59 jet took to the skies for the second time ever on Friday (March 20), but it didn't stay up for long.

Pilot didn't mind NASA's experimental plane doesn't have a front window

The X-59 isn't 'thumping' yet.

NASA to resume supersonic aircraft tests. Here's what to know

NASA's experimental supersonic X-59 jet designed to travel faster than the speed of sound is preparing for its second flight ...

NASA’s X-59 flies again as testing for quiet supersonic jet expands in 2026

NASA's quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft completed its second test flight, marking the start of an expanded flight campaign ...

NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Is Back for Round 2. Here’s What to Expect

For the second flight, NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less will be at X-59’s controls. Less will take off and land the aircraft ...
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NASA, Lockheed's Supersonic X-59 ‘Returned Prematurely' on Second Flight

Supersonic test aircraft aimed to reach 260 mph at altitude of 20,000 feet.
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Could a new ‘quiet’ supersonic jet cut down your flight time? NASA just ran its first test flight for it

NASA’s supersonic jet X-59 soared through California’s skies this week, in its first successful test flight, potentially marking another step toward faster commercial air travel. NASA, alongside ...

Starfighters Space new CEO Tim Franta on building out operations after IPO

Shares of supersonic aircraft operator Starfighters Space Inc (NYSE:FJET) began trading on the NYSE American in December 2025. While shares are down around 38% YTD following their massive post-IPO ...

Inside the Swanky (Now Defunct) Concorde Supersonic Jet

The first commercial Concorde flights took off on January 21, 1976. Two Concordes, each operated by one of the partner ...