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Athens-New York in less than 5 hours: When will we board the new supersonic flight?
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Athens-New York in less than 5 hours: When will we board the new supersonic flight?

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The aviation industry is on the verge of a new supersonic era, more than twenty years after the Concorde's retirement.
  • The U.S. is updating regulations for flights faster than the speed of sound.
  • NASA is testing an aircraft designed to eliminate sonic booms, while private companies are also developing supersonic planes.

A new supersonic era in aviation is on the horizon, more than two decades after the iconic Concorde was retired from service. This resurgence is marked by significant regulatory and technological advancements aimed at making faster-than-sound travel a reality once more.

The United States is actively reshaping its regulatory framework to accommodate flights that exceed the speed of sound. This move is crucial for enabling commercial supersonic travel to resume after a long hiatus. The development signifies a renewed push towards high-speed air transport.

Technological innovation is at the forefront of this new era. NASA is currently testing a new aircraft engineered to significantly reduce or eliminate the disruptive sonic boom associated with supersonic flight. Concurrently, various private companies are investing heavily in the research and development of their own supersonic aircraft, signaling a competitive and dynamic future for high-speed aviation.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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