Runway Girl7d
One-on-one with Concorde Chief Pilot following Boom XB-1 triumph
After Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator went Mach 1, RGN interviewed Mike Bannister, who served as the Chief Pilot of BA's ...
Church Times6d
Interview with ‘Captain Concorde’ who joined wings to prayers
The year was 1981, and 47-year-old Captain Brian Walpole was flying high. As one of the first British Airways (BA) Concorde pilots, Mr Walpole had what he called “the best seat in the house”. Week ...
‘New Concorde’: Boom’s XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier on first supersonic flight
Almost 22 years after Concorde made its final commercial flights, a prototype passenger jet is attempting to break the sound ...
The Sun23d
‘Son of Concorde’ test pilot reveals update on jet’s first supersonic flight as London-NY trips in 3.5 hours edge closer
THE XB-1 'Son of Concorde' jet is expected to reach speeds faster than sound for roughly four minutes in an upcoming flight, its test pilot has revealed. And civilians on the ground will ...
The Sun16d
‘Son of Concorde’ jet to blast off on first-ever flight at supersonic speeds today with special event
On the ground, Boom's chief test flight engineer, Nick Sheryka, and advisor Greg Krauland, will be joined by former chief Concorde pilot at British Airways, Mike Bannister. “Even people who have ...
Irish Sun23d
‘Son of Concorde’ test pilot reveals update on jet’s first supersonic flight as London-NY trips in 3.5 hours edge closer
Chief test pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg ... There have been no commercial aircraft capable of supersonic flight since the Concorde - which is why airspace is so limited.
Detroit Free Press16d
Boom Supersonic aircraft expects to break sound barrier over Mojave Desert
The livestream will be hosted by former Chief Concorde Pilot for British Airways Mike Bannister, XB-1 Chief Flight Test Engineer Nick Sheryka, and Boom adviser/former Chief Engineer Greg Krauland.