California's X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Marks a New Era in Aviation
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Lockheed Martin's X-59, a quiet supersonic aircraft developed with NASA, successfully completed its first flight, marking a significant step toward enabling faster, quieter commercial supersonic travel by reducing sonic booms and expanding flight over land.
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- Governor Newsom highlights California innovation with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ X-59 named “Coolest Thing Made in California” California State Portal | CA.gov
- Supersonic-but-quiet X-59 aircraft named 'Coolest Thing Made in California' Victorville Daily Press
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