An experimental Nasa plane could pave the way for a new generation of supersonic planes.
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These planes need a lot more fuel as they experience significantly more drag beyond the speed of sound.
American company Boom Supersonic just broke the sound barrier with a civilian plane. What exactly is supersonic travel, and when can we expect it?
Supersonic jet technology has moved on since Concorde’s final flight in 2003.
Recent advances in technology and new trends in commercial air travel could make supersonic flight economically viable. But regulations will have to change first.
The president-elect’s taste for private jets could be just what the aviation industry needs.
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