Supersonic to Hypersonic... Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:42:19 +0000 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:42:19 +0000 JetForums - Jet Aviation's Premier Online Community https://www.jetforums.net/privatejet/jet-concepts-future-jets.9/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:56:16 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-otto-aerospace-moves-ahead-with-phantom-3500.5325/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-otto-aerospace-moves-ahead-with-phantom-3500.5325/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Phantom 3500 And Other Major Program Elements Coming Together
​Otto Aerospace continues to move forward with the continued development of their laminar flow Phantom 3500 aircraft. However, to allow that to happen, the company needs to have a manufacturing facility and given the timelines involved, they need to also continue working on the Phantom 3500 and bring it to a state for certification. For now, the Phantom 3500 or 800 Project as it is...

News: Otto Aerospace Moves Ahead With Phantom 3500]]> 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:35:37 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-jetzero-accesses-100m-to-advance-development-of-jet1.5323/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-jetzero-accesses-100m-to-advance-development-of-jet1.5323/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News JetZero Moves Forward With Development Of All-Wing Design
​JetZero just announced that it has successfully closed on $100 million in financing to advance the development of its Jet1 program. The program is hoped to eventually birth the final certifiable and market-ready version, the Z4. The concept is an all-wing design that will eventually carry as many as 250 passengers for approximately 5,000 nautical miles. The company announced on the...

News: JetZero Accesses $100M To Advance Development Of Jet1]]> 3 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:20:22 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-syberjet-sj30-2-creates-unofficial-record.5320/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-syberjet-sj30-2-creates-unofficial-record.5320/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Unofficial Record By A SyberJet SJ30-2
​It has been a long time since anything relating to the SyberJet SJ30 has been in the new cycle. On 18 August 2026 a SyberJet SJ30-2 registered (N378PG) flew nonstop from Jacksonville, Florida (KJAX) to San Diego, California (KSDM). A distance of approximately 1,831 nautical miles of track in 4:06:45. Measured over the FAI recognized course it averaged 505.3 mph (439.1-knotst) — an unofficial East-to-West...

News: SyberJet SJ30-2 Creates Unofficial Record]]> 2 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:22:09 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-heart-aerospace-x-1-demonstrator-cleared-for-flight-testing.5309/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-heart-aerospace-x-1-demonstrator-cleared-for-flight-testing.5309/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News X-1 Demonstrator By Heart Aerospace Green-Lit For Flight Tests
​Good news for the Heart Aerospace program as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted permission to the company for it to commence flight testing of its X-1 Demonstrator, the precursor to its regional hybrid-electric airliner -the ES-30-. The permission involves a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category (SAC-EC). This now permits the company to...

News: Heart Aerospace X-1 Demonstrator Cleared For Flight Testing]]> 2 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:35:26 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-hermeus-quarterhorse-mk-2-1-achieves-first-supersonic-flight.5292/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-hermeus-quarterhorse-mk-2-1-achieves-first-supersonic-flight.5292/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Quarterhorse MK 2.1 Achieves First Supersonic Flight
​There is definitely a race going on now in the supersonic and hypersonic experimental departments. Between, NASA's/Lockheed Martin's X-59 Demonstrator, BOOM Supersonic's XB-1 and Hermeus Quarterhorse program each company has been knocking off their first supersonic flights. However, Hermeus has claimed that it has been the fastest to go supersonic from founding to supersonic flight.]]> 3 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:23:49 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-nasa-x-59-demonstrator-makes-supersonic-flight.5284/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-nasa-x-59-demonstrator-makes-supersonic-flight.5284/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News First Supersonic Flight For NASA's X-59 Demonstrator
​On June 5th, the latest flight of the NASA X-59 demonstrator exceeded transonic and entered into supersonic territory. The experimental aircraft reached supersonic speeds for the first time on the specific flight. The flight departed Edwards Airforce Base in California and assessed handling and flying characteristics at upper subsonic and supersonic speeds. That flight endured for 81 minutes...

News: NASA X-59 Demonstrator Makes Supersonic Flight]]> 3 Sat, 23 May 2026 17:15:26 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-stratolaunch-runs-3rd-hypersonic-flight.5280/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-stratolaunch-runs-3rd-hypersonic-flight.5280/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Third Known Hypersonic Flight By Stratolaunch
​Stratolaunch have been a bit quiet lately but they have been subtly working behind the scenes on the hypersonic program. In fact, the company just announced a few days ago about their latest hypersonic test flight with the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle. The company says this was back in March when Stratolaunch successfully executed MDA’s (United States Missile Defense Agency ) Flight Test Experiment...

News: Stratolaunch Runs 3rd Hypersonic Flight]]> 3 Fri, 15 May 2026 19:15:13 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-otto-phantom-3500-passes-preliminary-design-review.5275/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-otto-phantom-3500-passes-preliminary-design-review.5275/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News PDR Passed By Otto's Phantom 3500
​Otto Aerospace's Phantom 3500 laminar flow aircraft has passed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR) which continues to give the program momentum towards the first flight in 2027. By late in 2027 the first aircraft which will be FTV1 should make its first flight according to Otto CEO and President Scott Drennan. The '800 Project' -which is what the model is referred to as internally-, went through the PDR over a...

News: Otto Phantom 3500 Passes Preliminary Design Review]]> 3 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:40:26 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-hypersonix-launch-systems-hypersonic-aircraft.5263/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-hypersonix-launch-systems-hypersonic-aircraft.5263/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Hypersonic With Hypersonix Launch Systems
​If this is the first time that you have heard of Hypersonix Launch Systems (HLS), it is because they are a relatively new startup out of Australia. For now the company is working on uncrewed vehicles in collaboration with entities like NASA and particular militaries. However, the longer term aim is to make the passenger and commercial aviation available on this hypersonic platform. ]]> 3 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:54:07 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-hermeus-greenlit-for-supersonic-flights-with-mk2-1.5256/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-hermeus-greenlit-for-supersonic-flights-with-mk2-1.5256/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Quarterhorse MK 2.1 Supersonic Flights Go Ahead
​Quarterhorse MK 2.1 experimental vehicle by Hermeus has been given the greenlight to commence supersonic flight. On April 9th the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved test flights for the Quarterhorse MK 2.1 above MACH 1. The program is going through incremental steps across the Quarterhorse program. The first example went through similar points of progression and now the second...

News: Hermeus Greenlit For Supersonic Flights With MK2.1]]> 3 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:32:03 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-nasa-x-59-makes-second-flight-returns-prematurely.5251/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-nasa-x-59-makes-second-flight-returns-prematurely.5251/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News X-59 Makes Returned To Base Early On Second Flight
​The X-59 Quiet Supersonic experimental program that is being undertaken by NASA and Lockheed Martin flew its second overall flight on March 20th, 2026. The flight ended prematurely due to a 'technical issue' but the team was able to collect information that will inform future tests. The aircraft departed at approximately 10:54 a.m. PDT from Edwards Air Force Base, near NASA Armstrong. Several...

News: NASA X-59 Makes Second Flight; Returns Prematurely]]> 3 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:30:31 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-faa-experimental-certification-for-mk-2-1-quarterhorse.5248/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-faa-experimental-certification-for-mk-2-1-quarterhorse.5248/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Hermeus Receives FAA Experimental Certification For MK 2.1 Quarterhorse
​Hermeus is back in the news again right after the experimental MK 2.1 Quarterhorse made its maiden flight. This time the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Hermeus certification for the MK 2.1 Quarterhorse. This obviously is not the final type certification but a Special Airworthiness Certificate – Experimental Category (SAC-EC).]]> 3 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:59:33 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beyond-aero-push-prop-business-aircraft.5246/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beyond-aero-push-prop-business-aircraft.5246/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Beyond Aero BYA-1 Hydrogen-Electric Business Aircraft
​French company Beyond Aero is a name that does not come up too many times but they are an enterprise that is seeking to bring the BYA-1 'business jet' to market. This is a hydrogen-electric powered aircraft that seats 8. Since the initial design there have been several changes to aspects of the design such as newer engines, the aircraft has increased the take-off weight as well. ]]> 3 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:47:41 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-newest-mk-2-1-quarterhorse-flies.5236/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-newest-mk-2-1-quarterhorse-flies.5236/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Hermeus MK 2.1 Quarterhorse Takes Off
​The latest news from Hermeus is that they have flown the latest iteration of the Quarterhorse demonstrator , the MK 2.1. The flight kicks off a test campaign that will see the unmanned aircraft reach supersonic speeds. The next-generation Quarterhorse builds directly on the successful first flight of Hermeus’ first aircraft, Mk 1, in May 2025, which validated the company's rapid, iterative development...

News: Newest MK 2.1 Quarterhorse Flies]]> 2 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:10:52 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-hermeus-quarterhorse-mk-2-1.5189/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-hermeus-quarterhorse-mk-2-1.5189/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Quarterhorse MK 2.1 By Hermeus
​The latest news with Hermeus is relating to the next Quarterhorse test vehicle, the Quarterhorse MK 2.1. You will remember that Hermeus has been working on the Quarterhorse MK 1 which took flight in May of 2025. It is now the turn of the second test vehicle which is expected to fly for the first time this year as well. It will follow a similar pattern of preparation ramp-up towards the first flight. However, it...

News: Hermeus Quarterhorse MK 2.1]]> 3 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:49:38 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-evio-810-regional-hybrid-electric-plane-launched.5174/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-evio-810-regional-hybrid-electric-plane-launched.5174/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Hybrid-Electric Evio 810 Enters The Market
​Another hybrid-electric contender has entered the race. The start-up is called Evio and they are planning to bring the Evio 810 regional hybrid-electric airliner to market by the 2030s. It should be noted that this a a Boeing-backed venture and is a clean-sheet design showcasing a four-prop engine setup. The company has been in existence since 2019 but the final design for the Evio 810 has recently...

News: Evio 810 Regional Hybrid-Electric Plane Launched]]> 3 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:28:57 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-nasa-x-59-makes-first-test-flight.5143/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-nasa-x-59-makes-first-test-flight.5143/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News First Test Flight Notched For NASA X-59
​The first test flight of the NASA X-59 Quesst supersonic demonstrator aircraft has been made. The first flight happened on the 28th of October, 2025. The aircraft departed Palmdale Regional Airport and flew a horse-race track type pattern for just under an hour before landing at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. The aircraft climbed and reached a maximum altitude of approximately 12,400-feet and...

News: NASA X-59 Makes First Test Flight]]> 3 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:23:23 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-maeve-aerospace-gets-commercial-boost-with-delta.5133/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-maeve-aerospace-gets-commercial-boost-with-delta.5133/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Commercial Boost To Maeve Aerospace With Delta Partnership
​American commercial airline giant Delta Airlines has come onboard with Maeve Aerospace. Maeve Aerospace is a Dutch start-up seeking to bring a hybrid-electric regional aircraft to market. Compared to today's regional aircraft designs, the Maeve Jet is designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40% using conventional jet fuel, with further lifecycle emissions reductions...

News: Maeve Aerospace Gets Commercial Boost With Delta]]> 3 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:05:38 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-ursa-major-contract-boosts-stratolaunch-talon-as-capabilities.5124/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-ursa-major-contract-boosts-stratolaunch-talon-as-capabilities.5124/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Stratolaunch Talon-A To Boost Capabilities With New Ursa Major Contract
​JF has covered the efforts of Stratolaunch with their Talon-A hypersonic vehicle. Earlier this year the company had already notched 2 hypersonic flights with the Talon-A. However, with hypersonic competition coming from places like China the United States has to bolster and boost its hypersonic endeavours. To this end, Ursa Major was awarded a 32.9 million dollar contract...

News: Ursa Major Contract Boosts Stratolaunch Talon-A's Capabilities]]> 3 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:14:52 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-otto-aviation-to-build-phantom-3500-in-florida.5120/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-otto-aviation-to-build-phantom-3500-in-florida.5120/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Phantom 3500 By Otto Aviation To Be Built In Florida
​Otto Aviation has been in the news alot recently and this time it is regarding where they plan to build the aircraft. It is suggested that the Phantom 3500 will be built in Florida as the airframer is set to move its operations to Florida from Texas. Otto Aviation has its eyes set on Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Florida according to a statement from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that was...

News: Otto Aviation To Build Phantom 3500 In Florida]]> 3 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:48:11 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-nasa-x-59-starts-taxi-trials-precursor-to-first-flight.5082/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-nasa-x-59-starts-taxi-trials-precursor-to-first-flight.5082/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Taxi Trials Have Commenced For NASA's X-59
​The last time JF explored the latest news that was happening with the NASA X-59 Quesst project it was related to the prototype concluding its Ground Engine testing. This was a major hurdle in pushing the program towards the first flight. However, before the first flight can be achieved, they have to conduct first, slow taxi trials and then work their way up to high speed taxi runs. ]]> 3 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:04:44 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-blended-wing-body-aircraft.5078/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-blended-wing-body-aircraft.5078/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Blended Wing Body Aircraft; The Future?
​In the future passenger jet aircraft may look a little different than what we are accustomed to currently. The narrowbody single-aisle and double-aisle large body aircraft that have dominated the skies from manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus could soon have some competition by BWB type aircraft. BWB (Blended Wing Body) aircraft are currently being tinkered with and a few companies are either actively...

News: Blended Wing Body Aircraft]]> 6 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:10:25 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-windrunner-to-make-world-public-debut-at-2025-paris-airs-show.5061/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-windrunner-to-make-world-public-debut-at-2025-paris-airs-show.5061/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News WindRunner Expected To Steal The Show In Paris
​The 2025 edition of the Paris Air Show is going to get underway in the next few days and usually it is an air show that one can see a wide variation of aircraft at. However, this year is slated to have the largest aircraft in the world on display. You would be right if you guessed the Antonov An-225 Mriya is going to be on show only thing is that the world's sole An-225 was destroyed in the early...

News: WindRunner To Make World Public Debut At 2025 Paris Airs Show]]> 3 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:13:35 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-u-s-white-house-instructs-repeal-of-overland-supersonic-ban.5059/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-u-s-white-house-instructs-repeal-of-overland-supersonic-ban.5059/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News U.S Supersonic Ban Ordered To Be Rescinded
​The current United States White House has issued an Executive Order pushing for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to repeal the long-standing ban of overland supersonic flights. This news would have been received well by many companies who are trying to revive the commercial supersonic realm in the United States. BOOM Supersonic is the current most advanced entity conducting supersonic...

News: U.S White House Instructs Repeal Of Overland Supersonic Ban]]> 3 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:45:05 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-flight-test-campaign-starts-for-hermeus-quarterhorse-mk-1.5057/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-flight-test-campaign-starts-for-hermeus-quarterhorse-mk-1.5057/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk1 Takes Flight
​Hermeus is ramping up for the first flight for the flight test campaign of the Quarterhorse Mk 1. So far, the Quarterhorse Mk 1 has been going through ground testing. Ground testing culminated in 130-knot (150 mph) taxi tests with full afterburner on Edwards' iconic dry lakebed, offering a valuable opportunity to validate aerodynamic model assumptions, assess the aircraft's directional control, and evaluate...

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