Tag: Supersonic
INFORMATIONAL Oct 26, 2022 Scramjets vs. Ramjets: What's the Difference? Ever wonder how some aircraft are able to reach such mind-boggling speeds? Ramjets and Scramjets are the ones to thank. But what is the difference between the two and a conventional turbojet engine? Read More →
NEWS Sep 09, 2022 Rolls Royce Withdraws from Supersonic Partnership Rolls Royce and Boom conclude their partnership for the development of the engines on their Boom Overture aircraft. This leaves the 2029 date for the Overture looking less likely. Read More →
NEWS Jan 28, 2022 Boom's New Production Facility For Supersonic Planes Boom Supersonic has announced a new contract with the Air Force, as well as its new production facility. Read More →
STORIES Jun 15, 2021 Supersonic Travel is Back! Or is it Really? Will United Airlines Really Be Able to Fly Supersonic by 2029? Will they succeed? Read More →
NEWS Jun 03, 2021 United Airlines to Acquire Supersonic Aircraft by 2029 United has announced today that they plan to acquire 15 Boom Overture supersonic aircraft by 2029, with 35 more aircraft possibly on the way. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Mar 24, 2021 Singapore Airlines and the Concorde: What Went Wrong? In the year 1977, British Airways wanted to expand its Concorde services eastwards and partnered with Singapore Airlines. This venture saw Singapore Airlines operate the Concorde from Heathrow to Singapore, via Bahrain. London Heathrow to Bahrain was already an existing route with British Airways using the Concorde. With the joint venture, the route got extended to Singapore. There were also plans to expand the route to Sydney, Australia. However, this never happened due to various reasons. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Virgin Galactic To Create Mach 3 Supersonic Aircraft Virgin Galactic will create a Mach 3 Supersonic Aircraft in conjunction with Rolls Royce. What can you expect from this aircraft? Read more. Read More →