China’s new Yunxing hypersonic jet is redefining what air travel means
. This next generation aircraft can soar to altitudes of nearly 100 kilometers, skimming the edge of space while reaching speeds of about 5,000 mph. That is fast enough to shrink global travel into a single hour, turning long haul flights into short commutes. Engineers now aim to push its limits even further, targeting an unbelievable 19,000 mph that would allow a full trip around Earth in just 90 minutes.
If successful, this technology could transform global mobility forever. Imagine leaving New York in the morning and arriving in London an hour later, touching down in Tokyo for lunch, and finishing the day in Paris. What once belonged to science fiction is now entering real world testing, signaling a future where continents feel as close as neighboring cities.
