"NASA Reveals Game-Changing X-59 Supersonic Jet"

NASA and Lockheed Martin unveiled the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, designed to fly without creating disruptive sonic booms. The experimental aircraft is part of NASA's Quesst mission to revolutionize commercial aviation by testing its ability to fly faster than the speed of sound without causing noise disturbances. The X-59 features innovative design elements, such as a top-mounted engine and an external vision system for pilots. NASA plans to conduct test flights over U.S. cities in 2026 to gather data on the aircraft's noise impact, with the goal of potentially lifting the ban on overland supersonic commercial flights.