Humanity has always strived to go a lot faster than biology allows, and to meet that goal it developed all sorts of machines for air, land, and sea. But, because most things are not created equal, not ...

Five years before Concorde’s first flight, another majestic supersonic aircraft took to the skies — and almost became the inspiration for an even faster passenger plane. It was the XB-70 Valkyrie, an ...

A former Concorde pilot who drove the plane to the edge of space has shared his "phenomenal" memories on the aircraft's anniversary. John Tye, 67, who flew the plane from 1998 to 2000, will be ...

As 25 July marks the 20-year anniversary of Concorde’s fatal crash, we look back on the highlights – and lowlights – of the famed supersonic jet. The Supersonic Transport Aircraft Committee recommends ...

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