TechnologyNASA’s X-59 flies with landing gear retracted for the first timeSupersonic demonstrator reaches new phase of testing focused on aerodynamic performanceApril 17, 2026Read more
TechnologyNASA says shortened X-59 flight was caused by “false positive”Second test sortie on March 20 was cut short after cockpit warning triggered early return to baseApril 01, 2026Read more
TechnologyNASA prepares second flight of X-59 five months after first missionNext test will expand speed and altitude envelope of quiet supersonic jetMarch 18, 2026Read more
TechnologyGE Aerospace completes hybrid electric turbofan ground test for single-aisle aircraftDemonstration validates power extraction and injection without onboard energy storage, part of the CFM RISE programJanuary 27, 2026Read more
TechnologyNASA adds two former U.S. Air Force F-15s to support supersonic researchAircraft will support X-59 quiet supersonic program and long-term flight research at EdwardsJanuary 18, 2026Read more
TechnologyNASA’s X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Completes First FlightLockheed-built demonstrator takes off as part of QueSST program for low-boom supersonic researchOctober 28, 2025Read more
TechnologyNASA prepares for inaugural flight of X-59 supersonic aircraftFirst test will assess system integration at low altitude before advancing to supersonic speedsSeptember 17, 2025Read more
TechnologyNASA's X-59 Completes First Taxi Tests Before First FlightExperimental supersonic aircraft prepares for takeoff in Quesst mission aimed at enabling quiet overland flightJuly 18, 2025Read more
HistoryLifting Bodies: NASA’s wingless aircraft that paved the way for the Space ShuttleExperimental vehicles like the M2-F1 and HL-10 proved aircraft could fly (and land) without traditional wingsMay 24, 2025Read more
DefenseEmbraer presented the KC-390 Millennium to NASABrazilian manufacturer offered multirole aircraft to the US agency for rescue missions and space logistics operationsMay 05, 2025Read more