‘Son of Concorde’ jet to blast off on first-ever flight at supersonic speeds in DAYS THE 'Son of Concorde' XB-1 jet is set to take off on its inaugural supersonic flight next week, where it will break the sound barrier for the first time.
The aircraft has so far been authorised to fly in two airspaces: the Bell X-1 Supersonic Corridor and the Black Mountain Supersonic Corridor near Edwards Air Force Base in Mojave, California.
Chief test pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, who has headed XB-1's previous test flights, will be the man inside the cockpit when the next-generation aircraft breaks the sound barrier.
It is thought to be the first US-built commercial supersonic jet to exist, according to the company behind the jet.
Bosses at Colorado-based Boom Technology have announced that the aircraft will hit supersonic speeds during a livestream on 28 January at 6:45am PST/ 9:45am EST/ 2:45pm GMT.
