Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Takes Flight for Groundbreaking Test
Exciting developments in the aviation industry indicate that commercial supersonic travel could be making a comeback nearly two decades after the retirement of the Concorde in 2003. A number of companies are currently pioneering innovative designs for supersonic jets, while NASA is investing significant resources to develop technology aimed at eliminating the disruptive sonic boom typically associated with such aircraft. Despite these advancements, the future market viability for supersonic flights remains uncertain, especially in light of concerns surrounding their substantial carbon emissions.
As aircraft exceed the speed of sound, they create shock waves, leading to…
