The rather short-lived Concorde has set the standard for speed when it comes to civilian aircraft. With a maximum cruise speed of Mach 2.04 (1,350 mph/2,179 kph) at an altitude of 60,000 feet (18,288 ...

Of all the commercial aircraft that have been in operation since the beginning days of flight technology, the Concorde stands alone as the fastest and longest-serving supersonic airliner. The aircraft ...

The intrepid human spirit has constantly pushed the boundaries of how fast we can go. From 100-yard dashes and marathons to the land speed records set on various vehicles, the pursuit of speed has ...

World's largest private jet operator adds the world's fastest business jet to its fleet.

One would think that with all the advances in aircraft manufacture and technology, that aircraft would now be faster than ever before. However, perhaps surprisingly, the speed of commercial aircraft ...

Kingston University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. An experimental supersonic aircraft called the X-59 took to the skies for the first time in October. The plane lifted off from ...

Supersonic flight is a form of travel that is neither accessible today nor viewed as particularly glamorous. Ever since Concorde was retired from service in 2003, all commercial flights have flown ...

Experiencing a total eclipse for 74 minutes, passengers of Concorde 001 followed the path of totality as it crossed Africa in 1973, setting a record for the longest-ever total eclipse observation.