Civilian jet breaks sound barrier in test over Mojave Desert. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft advances the company’s effort to build a supersonic passenger jet. January 28, 2025.

The 8000 is powered by a pair of GE Passport engines delivering 18,920 pounds of thrust each, and the business jet will be able to floor them to speeds of 721 mph (1,161 kph).

The XB-1 aircraft, manufactured by Boom Supersonic, underwent 11 test flights before Tuesday's over the Mojave Desert in California. ... Moment civilian jet breaks sound barrier in test flight.

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Bombardier’s New Plane Is the Fastest Civilian Jet Since the Concorde In tests, the Global 8000 went supersonic. In real life, it'll reach Mach 0.94 and have a range of 8,000 nautical miles.

The world’s fastest civilian jet since the Concorde is on track for its first delivery this year. Bombardier announced today that the first production model of the Global 8000 is now in final assembly ...

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A civilian jet broke the sound barrier three times during a test flight in California’s Mojave Desert on Tuesday, the first time a privately developed and built aircraft has accomplished ...