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The Return of Supersonic Travel: Boom Supersonic's Vision for the Future of Aviation
A Glimpse into the Past: Concorde’s Legacy and Its Limitations
Half a century ago, the Concorde jet captured imaginations worldwide by flying at twice the speed of sound, offering a level of speed and luxury unlike any other. It epitomized technological achievement and glamorous travel, reducing transatlantic flights from hours to a mere three and a half hours. Yet, despite its allure, Concorde was ultimately a commercial failure, plagued by exorbitant operating costs, environmental concerns, and disastrous public relations following high-profile crashes.