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In reply to the discussion: United Airlines Wants to Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel [View all]ProfessorGAC
(64,425 posts)22. They're Probably Buying The Engines
Aircraft manufacturers have outsourced that part for decades.
There are 4 companies that build around 13,000 engines per year for military or civilian aircraft.
Two you've likely heard of are GE and Pratt & Whitney.
Another (CFM) specializes in supersonic engines, mostly for military.
This new firm might be in airframe & avionic design.
Under this scenario, I'm less concerned about the newness of this firm.
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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