On October 30th, NASA and Lockheed Martin took a significant step towards revolutionizing air travel with the first flight of their new supersonic jet, the X-fifty-nine. Designed to be faster and quieter than previous supersonic jets, this plane could potentially reduce travel time across the U.S. by half. After decades of supersonic flight bans due to loud 'sonic booms,' the X-fifty-nine aims to make just a 'gentle thump' as it breaks the sound barrier. Although the first test flight was slower, it marked a major milestone in the quest for faster, quieter air travel, potentially paving the way for regulators to reconsider the long-standing bans.

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