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In reply to the discussion: United Airlines Wants to Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel [View all]Aristus
(66,329 posts)9. I expect jet technology has advanced in the interim.
They may be able to develop jet engines that are more fuel-efficient now.
Another problem was The Concorde produced ear-splitting amounts of noise when taking off. That definitely restricted the number of airports it could take off from. They'd have to clear that hurdle, too, if they want to be profitable.
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"may not be in the best interests of the common good, given the very real needs.."
EX500rider
Jun 2021
#39
Practically every industry makes advances that aren't based on survival of the human race.
EX500rider
Jun 2021
#44