Why is there a jet roar after it passes
The X-59 aircraft, developed by NASA, aims to reduce the severity of sonic booms caused by supersonic flight, with the goal of enabling faster civil flights over land. The aircraft's technology relies on a nose design and shockwave dispersion system to lower noise levels to something akin to the sound of a car door closing, rather than a sudden loud boom. The first flight took place at an altitude of 43,400 feet at Mach 1.1 in June 2026, and NASA hopes to test public reactions to the noise produced, with the objective of lifting the current ban on supersonic flights over land, which is primarily due to concerns about noise and sonic booms. The success of this technology could pave the way for faster air travel that is acceptable in terms of noise levels, but any regulatory changes will depend on the results of ongoing tests.
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