Aviation, Travel and Tourism

Supersonic jets are making a comeback

Photo illustration of the Aerion AS2, the world's first supersonic business jet, being developed by Lockheed Martin Corp partnering with plane maker Aerion Corp of Reno, Nevada, is shown in this handout photo illustration released December 15, 2017. Courtesy Aerion Corporation/Handout via REUTERS   ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. - RC1487247B30

Supersonic air travel is making a comeback with a reduced cost. Image: REUTERS

Alex Gray
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Mach speed explained Image: NASA
The original concorde Image: REUTERS/Lee Besford
A model of Boom's jet Image: Boom Technology
Image: Boom Technology
Illustration of NASA’s planned Low Boom Flight Demonstration aircraft Image: NASA / Lockheed Martin
A rendering of the Aerion supersonic jet Image: Aerion
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