Most civilian planes do not need to regularly fly at the highest altitude they physically can—but this is sometimes the case ...

This research uses a "wind-bending" technique to move past long-term averages and find the exact power of a black hole jet.

The F-35's stealth, sensor integration, and electronic warfare capabilities were prioritized over speed, due to the rules of ...

For the first time, scientists have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole.

In 1984, an SR-71 Blackbird operating at 83,000 feet and Mach 3 over the Soviet Union suffered a sudden engine unstart that ...

For 42 years, the legend grew—but no one could pinpoint the exact spot where the high-speed A-12 Oxcart came down.

Ordinary jet fuel would boil and combust inside the Blackbird’s fuel tanks—meaning the aircraft must use a special fuel blend ...

The CycloKinetics chief believes CleanJoule, which has attracted investment from Frontier Airlines, Wizz Air, Volaris Airlines, and other carriers, still has a role to play. But the new company is a ...

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was one of the most extraordinary aircraft ever to take to the skies. The plane was a long-range ...

The move, first reported by the Los Angeles Times, aligns with an announcement from Hermeus that the company closed $350M in Series C financing. The round was led by Khosla Ventures, with ...