US Airlinesthe largest US airline, has booked 20 supersonic planes from a company called Boom Supersonic. The details of the agreement – from the amount spent – are not known.
However, American Airlines explained that the deposit already paid is non-refundable and from 20. go supersonic jets Initially, it could move to a second order of 40 other vehicles, for a total of 60 aircraft.
The news is important because it shows the return of interest from commercial companies in the supersonic flightsabandoned for decades for security reasons and after the unsatisfactory results recorded in the second half of the last century.
However, there are some key unknowns: to begin with, Boom Supersonic has never produced a single large supersonic aircraft and will first have to prove that it can meet the very high safety standards imposed by law. Commercial vehicles must be given the green light by the FAA.
Assuming everything goes well and smoothly, American could get the first few supersonic planes in 2025 and thus start with the first test flights as early as the following year. However, the first passenger flights are not planned until many years later, in 2029. In short, a long and complex break-in period will first be necessary to ensure that commercial flights at the speed of sound do not pose health and safety risks. but also for the environment.
It would be an extraordinary revolution: Boom Supersonic claims its planes can cover the New York – London route in just 3.5 hours (compared to the normal 15 hours) and Los Angeles – Sydney in just under 7 hours. Tickets won’t be cheap, though: They’ll likely start at $5,000 per passenger.
Source: Lega Nerd
