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The Return of Supersonic Air Travel?

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Boom Supersonic recently achieved a major milestone by flying its XB-1 demonstrator faster than the speed of sound, making it the first piloted non-military aircraft to do so since Concorde’s retirement in 2003. This marks the first step in Boom’s vision to reintroduce supersonic passenger flights by 2029. However, despite the excitement, commercial supersonic travel faces significant challenges. The Benefits of Supersonic Travel Supersonic flight occurs when an aircraft exceeds Mach 1, or the speed...

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