Move over, Concorde—there’s a new speed demon in town. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 jet just broke the sound barrier, hitting Mach 1.122 and leaving slowpokes in the dust. The prototype is paving the way for the Overture, a commercial jet that could cut flight times in half. Imagine getting from New York to London in just 3.5 hours—enough time to watch one movie instead of three. The future of flying is fast, furious, and hopefully not too expensive.

Supersonic Passenger Jet Prototype Surpasses Mach 1