 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 03/02/2019 CONCORDE'S 50TH If you ask many aviation geeks about their biggest regrets, never having had an opportunity to travel on the Concorde probably lands a spot high on the list — especially as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the world's most popular supersonic jet. Today, take a few minutes to learn about this celebrated aircraft with:
The Concorde's premature demise doesn't necessarily spell the end of commercial supersonic travel, though. The industry is taking Boom Technology more seriously as the years go on, and with $100 million in funding now secure, the company's Mach-2.2 "Overture" jet could become a reality soon. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page.
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