The incredible power of the fastest jet in the USAF.

Other than spacecraft, aircraft are the fastest vehicles, leaving cars and bikes for dust. We take a look at the ten fastest planes ever flown. Though some uncrewed aircraft (like the X-43) have flown ...

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is one of the most iconic fighter jets in post-World War II history. It was designed chiefly for performance, becoming the world's fastest aircraft of its day. It ...

The history of military aviation is, in a few ways, a story of pushing speed to its limits.

MONTREAL, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced that the Global 8000, the world’s fastest civilian aircraft, has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ...

Bombardier's Global 8000 is undoubtedly one of the most impressive aircraft of any kind to enter the market this year officially. It set new records, new standards, and it has raised the bar for all ...

Curious about how fast planes go when they take off and land? Explore real speed ranges for commercial jets.

The rather short-lived Concorde has set the standard for speed when it comes to civilian aircraft. With a maximum cruise speed of Mach 2.04 (1,350 mph/2,179 kph) at an altitude of 60,000 feet (18,288 ...

Image Credit: William Pretrina - P-38 Lighting, CC BY-SA 2.0/Wiki Commons. When you think about World War II, you probably picture tanks crawling through Europe or ships battling it out in the Pacific ...

MONTREAL, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today celebrated the entry-into-service of its Global 8000 (1) business aircraft during a special event held at its state-of-the-art Aircraft ...

MONTREAL, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced that the Global 8000 (1), the world’s fastest business jet with a top speed of Mach 0.95 and with the longest range in its class ...