NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Set for Second Flight Thursday

Inside NASA’s X-59 Low-Boom Demonstrator

Aviation Week takes the wraps off NASA’s Lockheed Martin-built X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft as preparations begin for envelope expansion tests.

X-59: NASA's 'quiet' supersonic jet prepares for 260 mph at 20,000 ft

NASA's X-59 experimental aircraft is moving into its next phase of testing as it prepares for a second flight at Edwards Air Force Base.

NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight

NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a step that will set the pace for more flight testing in 2026.

NASA Prepares X-59 for Second Flight

Envelope expansion phase to begin as NASA's X-59 Quesst aircraft continues flight evaluations.

NASA Prepares for Upcoming X-59 Supersonic Test Flights - Hampton Today

NASA will hold a media teleconference on Thursday, March 19 to provide an update on the upcoming test flights of its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft. The X-59 is scheduled to complete its second flight on that day, kicking off a series of envelope expansion flights to assess the aircraft's performance and safety. NASA leadership, project managers, and test pilots will be available to answer questions about the X-59 and the Quesst mission to enabl…

NASA strips down X-59 for post-flight inspections ahead of second sortie

NASA’s X-59 supersonic demonstrator sits partially disassembled at Armstrong Flight Research Center following its October maiden flight, with engineers removing dozens of panels to complete required inspections before resuming flight tests this spring.