Supersonic Passenger Travel: A Risky Bet with Huge Potential?
2025-07-20
The dream of supersonic passenger travel is back, but unlike Concorde, today's startups and giants aim to overcome the challenges that led to Concorde's failure—high operating costs and poor fuel efficiency—through new materials, advanced propulsion, and sustainable fuels. However, supersonic and hypersonic flight inherently require more fuel and have greater environmental impact. The initial market will focus on high-value business and luxury travelers, offering massive potential, but commercialization is at least a decade away, and investment risks remain high.
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