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LastLiberal in PalmSprings

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3. It's good NASA is considering the desires of the rich vs. the needs of the many

Reply to jpak (Original post)

Tue Mar 1, 2016, 02:33 PM

Mar 2016

If they want to work on supersonic stuff, then develop a supersonic business jet. But don't forget those of us stuck in coach class. It's possible to make a sonic cruiser which flies almost the speed of sound but carries a lot more passengers than an SST.

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NASA begins work to build a quieter supersonic passenger jet [View all] jpak Mar 2016 OP

In the '90s, I was flying to Europe, and I was sitting next to an engineer from GE. djean111 Mar 2016 #1

Interesting article and interesting observation Tab Mar 2016 #2

The issue with supersonic travel isn't so much the noise inside the cabin; it's the noise outside. strategery blunder Mar 2016 #5

Ah, thanks for the explanation! djean111 Mar 2016 #6

It's good NASA is considering the desires of the rich vs. the needs of the many LastLiberal in PalmSprings Mar 2016 #3

k+r Blue_Tires Mar 2016 #4

Shouldn't we finish updating the ATC system first? jmowreader Mar 2016 #7