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Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers
American company Boom Supersonic flew faster than the speed of sound with its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft. It’s now ...
MIT Technology Review2d
Supersonic planes are inching toward takeoff. That could be a problem.
Supersonic planes will burn significantly more fuel than current aircraft, resulting in higher emissions of carbon dioxide, ...
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Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers
Last week, American company Boom Supersonic flew faster than the speed ... on supersonic flight safety at a time when many airlines were considering whether or not to purchase Concordes.
Independently funded jet’s sound barrier mark revives talk of commercial supersonic travel
An aircraft developed by Boom Supersonic became the first independently funded jet to break the sound barrier this week. The XB-1 aircraft accelerated to Mach 1.05 at about 35,000 feet during a test f ...
Winston-Salem Journal5d
Sigh of relief: Boom's successful first supersonic flight heartens local, state supporters
“Boom’s race to supersonic flight is proceeding at ... Boom already has preorders for 130 Overture aircraft, including from American Airlines, Japan Airlines and United Airlines.
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Supersonic Jets Are Making A Comeback, But Are They Worth It?
Boom isn't the only company working on this lofty goal. American firm Spike ... also shifted public perception on supersonic flight safety at a time when many airlines were considering whether ...