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United Airlines preparing to use supersonic jets

By Charles Hilu
Published June 5, 2021 1:00pm ET
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United Airlines preparing to use supersonic jets
United Airlines passengers could soon have the opportunity to go supersonic. The airline made an agreement with Boom Supersonic to purchase at least 15 “Overture” aircraft that are capable of breaking the sound barrier, the companies announced Thursday. “Boom’s vision for the future of commercial aviation, combined with the industry’s most robust route network in […]

United Airlines passengers could soon have the opportunity to go supersonic.

The airline made an agreement with Boom Supersonic to purchase at least 15 “Overture” aircraft that are capable of breaking the sound barrier, the companies announced Thursday.

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