> The issue with it is that supersonic flight (due to noise) Actually it's with the technology currently in use with supersonic flight that there is this large

> The issue with it is that supersonic flight (due to noise) Actually it's with the technology currently in use with supersonic flight that there is this large amount of noise. It's technically possible to reach supersonic without the boom and NASA is currently working on it with some contractors. I hope it pans out well; I would love to be able to fly between BWI and SFO in 2 hours. http://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-is-building-a-jet-that-breaks-the-speed-of-sound-without-the-supersonic-boom http://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-is-building-a-jet-that-brea...