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They're betting that they can make supersonic travel sustainable and profitable with a new aircraft and engine design. The Concord wasn't either of those. The
by 16bytes 2y ago
They're betting that they can make supersonic travel sustainable and profitable with a new aircraft and engine design. The Concord wasn't either of those.
The business case is apparently solid enough that several airlines are partnering with them during development.
This is the first actual demonstration that they can achieve supersonic flight in their demonstrator aircraft, so it is a significant milestone but they are years away from their full-scale aircraft.
- bluescrn 2y agoI suspect it'll only ever be a toy for billionaires. For the rest of us, isn't air travel supposed to be something we're giving up/ramping down due to climate change?