Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 has taken off for a test flight
Supersonic Boom
Commercial supersonic jets could soon return for the first time since Concorde was retired in 2003. Several companies are working on designs and NASA is investing millions in developing technology to eliminate the problematic sonic booms created by such aircraft. However, it is not known whether there will be a market for these types of flights, especially because of the large carbon footprint.
Airplanes create shock waves when they exceed the speed of sound, which is…
