The aviation world has entered a remarkable new chapter with the successful first flight of the Lockheed Martin X-59, an experimental supersonic aircraft developed in partnership with NASA. On October ...
The Bell X-2 Starbuster pushed flight beyond Mach 3 and 126,000 feet, advancing research on extreme speeds and paving the way ...
The PhantomStrike AESA radar will be integrated on the U.S. Air Force’s X-62 VISTA as part of the recently announced Mission Systems Upgrade to expand autonomy testing. The U.S. Air Force’s X-62 ...
The X-62 Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft will incorporate advanced radar and sensor integration to allow autonomy testing in more complex scenarios. The U.S. Air Force has ...
Plane could help pave way for faster commercial air travel Aircraft built to break sound barrier with sonic 'thump' Designed to cruise at Mach 1.4 at altitude of 55,000 feet First test flight was ...
The iconic X-wing ship design from Star Wars is something many a hobbyist have tried to recreate, and not always with success. While [German engineer] succeeded in re-imagining an FPV quadcopter as an ...
In mid-2025 the aviation world marked a milestone in aerodynamics and avionics interaction. While most headlines focus on new engines, emissions, or avionics suites, NASA and Boeing made public plans ...
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft began its 1-hr. 7-min. first flight on Oct. 28 upon lifting off from U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. Credit: Carla Thomas/NASA As the ...