Some may already be familiar with the sonic boom that accompanies a break to the sound barrier, but when and why would ...

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The first dreams of supersonic air travel were crushed by annoyed Oklahoma City residents in the 1960s. Decades later, it could now be viable.

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OKC's connection to the sonic boom ban During the 1960s as supersonic travel became a technically viable way of moving people and cargo around the world, the FAA wanted to learn more about how sonic ...

Positioning themselves as alternatives to Boeing has appeal. Can Boom Supersonic and JetZero deliver in Greensboro?

Boom or bust in Greensboro Another unproven jet maker seeking to break into the industry from a factory at the Greensboro airport is Boom Supersonic.

After more than two decades since the iconic Concorde was retired, supersonic passenger travel is poised for a comeback.