Nasas quiet supersonic airplane is getting closer to taking flight – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Skip to main content
R
Quote
NASA’s quiet supersonic aircraft is getting closer to taking flight.

We’ve been waiting for the Quesst X-59 and the return of supersonic air travel for years now, and NASA’s latest update says things are moving along:

A Flight Readiness Review board composed of independent experts from across NASA has completed a study of the X-59 project team’s approach to safety for the public and staff during ground and flight testing.

Four exterior shots of the X-59 experimental aircraft, showing a fighter-jet like shape with sharp angles.
The X-59 rollout in January
Image: Lockheed Martin
Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
Comments
Loading comments
Getting the conversation ready...