What happens when the race for innovation becomes a race for image? This piece dives into the supersonic standoff between East and West, uncovering how the Soviet Union’s desperate bid to outpace the Concorde led to the ill-fated Tu-144. A story of espionage, ambition, and the cost of putting politics before progress.

Curious about where it all began? This piece dives into the compelling story of the de Havilland Comet, the aircraft that launched the jet age. From its revolutionary debut to the tragic flaws that kept it away from history’s kind remembrance, discover the highs, the lows, and the legacy it left behind.