The desire to fly faster than ever has been the one overwhelming idea that has propelled human flight. Since the Wright Flyer ...
A closer look at the nation's speed kings.
NetJets, Flexjet, Vista, Qatar Executive and Bond all are expanding their long-range fleets betting on state-of-the-art ...
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 ...
Modern fighter jets are designed to reach high altitudes quickly, giving pilots a major tactical advantage in combat. Rapid climb performance allows aircraft to intercept enemy targets faster, escape ...
NASA's experimental supersonic X-59 jet designed to travel faster than the speed of sound is preparing for its second flight ...