Technology Aviation China's new supersonic plane could travel twice as fast as sound The TMS-10 is on track to complete a test flight by the end of the year. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. NASA's X-59 (seen above) is also intended to eventually provide commercial supersonic flight, although its design dampens sonic booms instead of dissipating them. The United States isn't the only nation itching to restart supersonic passenger air travel . Earlier this month, China announced its TMS-10 experimental demonstrator plane has entered the final assembly phase and is on schedule to conduct its first test flight by the end of the year.

Technology Aviation Airbus wants to build world's first hydrogen fuel jet engine Commercial hydrogen planes could take off by 2035. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Unlike jet fuel, hydrogen fuel's primary byproduct is water vapor. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .