Breakfast in New York, midmorning snack in London.

Exciting news in the world of aviation as taxi tests are currently underway for a groundbreaking supersonic plane that is set to revolutionize air travel. The X-59 jet, known as the “son of Concorde,” is designed to break the sound barrier quietly and cut the flight time between New York and London in half.

The X-59 recently taxied on a California runway at low speed using its own power for the first time, bringing it one step closer to its maiden voyage. NASA, in a press release, announced that the experimental aircraft is undergoing final trials before takeoff, which is scheduled for later this year.

The high-tech plane, a joint project between NASA and Lockheed Martin, is part of the QueSST mission to create a quieter sonic boom and improve air travel efficiency. It is expected to significantly reduce transit times for commercial flights, potentially allowing a journey from New York to London in just three and a half hours.

The innovative design of the X-59 will produce a quiet “thump” sound as it reaches speeds of up to 925 miles per hour, eliminating the thunderous sonic boom associated with supersonic flight. This advancement could pave the way for the reintroduction of supersonic travel, which has been banned for decades due to noise concerns.

With its sleek design and cutting-edge technology, the X-59 is poised to succeed the iconic Concorde aircraft, offering a safer and more efficient option for supersonic travel. The future of air travel looks brighter with the development of this groundbreaking aircraft.