Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers
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NASA's new supersonic X-59 jet hits the afterburner (photos)
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Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers
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Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers
(CNN) — Last week, American company Boom Supersonic flew faster than the speed of sound with its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft. It’s now the first piloted non-military aircraft to ...