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American Airlines agrees to purchase 20 supersonic jets
Concorde was a supersonic aircraft that ceased its service in 2003. There were only 14 supersonic aircraft that carried commercial passengers by British Airways and Air France. It could cruise at Mach 2, or over 2,100 km/h, nearly twice faster than conventional commercial jets, at an altitude of 18 km. But the supersonic flight was limited only to transoceanic flights because of the sonic booms, which generate an enormous amount of sound energy like an explosion or a thunderclap. After Air France’s fatal crash in 2000 that killed over 100 on board and four on the ground, the service was suspended and the supersonic aircraft were retired two years later. Economically, the aircraft was too expensive to build and operate even for the premium airfare.
Now, America’s mega carriers, American Airlines and United Airlines are both betting on a new supersonic aircraft which is still at an early stage of development. The aircraft is designed to fly twice as fast as the speed of sound over the ocean but only 20% faster over land with only 65 to 80 passengers onboard. What are the economic and environmental aspects of this gas guzzler? Which sounds more luxurious to fly on, a space and private fast class booth or a faster but clumsy seat if you are paying $10,000 for a one-way ticket?
Enjoy reading the article and think about the business plan
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/16/tech/american-airlines-boom-supersonic-jets/index.html
American Airlines agrees to purchase 20 supersonic jets
Concorde was a supersonic aircraft that ceased its service in 2003. There were only 14 supersonic aircraft that carried commercial passengers by British Airways and Air France. It could cruise at Mach 2, or over 2,100 km/h, nearly twice faster than conventional commercial jets, at an altitude of 18 km. But the supersonic flight was limited only to transoceanic flights because of the sonic booms, which generate an enormous amount of sound energy like an explosion or a thunderclap. After Air France’s fatal crash in 2000 that killed over 100 on board and four on the ground, the service was suspended and the supersonic aircraft were retired two years later. Economically, the aircraft was too expensive to build and operate even for the premium airfare.
Now, America’s mega carriers, American Airlines and United Airlines are both betting on a new supersonic aircraft which is still at an early stage of development. The aircraft is designed to fly twice as fast as the speed of sound over the ocean but only 20% faster over land with only 65 to 80 passengers onboard. What are the economic and environmental aspects of this gas guzzler? Which sounds more luxurious to fly on, a space and private fast class booth or a faster but clumsy seat if you are paying $10,000 for a one-way ticket?
Enjoy reading the article and think about the business plan
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/16/tech/american-airlines-boom-supersonic-jets/index.html
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