Aircraft
Virgin Galactic Unveils Plans for Mach 3 Commercial Jet
Virgin Galactic completed its mission concept review and signed a non-binding agreement with Rolls-Royce as it lays out plans for a supersonic aircraft.
Virgin Galactic's plans for a Mach 3 commercial aircraft include provisions for sustainability as well as the ability to operate at altitudes above 60,000 feet. (Image: Virgin Galactic)
Virgin Galactic's plans for a Mach 3 commercial aircraft include provisions for sustainability as well as the ability to operate at altitudes above 60,000 feet. (Image: Virgin Galactic)

Setting its sights on Mach 3 speed, Virgin Galactic outlined “first stage design scope” plans for a supersonic delta-winged commercial aircraft that could carry up to 19 people and flight at altitudes above 60,000 feet. The August 3 unveiling of basic aircraft parameters comes as the aerospace and space travel company completed its mission concept review (MCR) for the development of the supersonic jet, as well as signed a non-binding memorandum with Rolls-Royce to collaborate on a potential engine.