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Startup Aims To Bring Back Supersonic Travel Amid Challenges
Boom Supersonic’s Overture project is striving to bring back supersonic travel with a commercial airliner that makes financial sense. However, the company faces significant challenges, including certifying a clean-sheet airframe and engine simultaneously, and proving that high-speed travel can be profitable in an era of operational efficiency and sustainability targets. As reported by Simple Flying, Boom has achieved notable milestones, but the path to commercial viability is complex and uncertain.