Virgin Galactic is in the headlines this week for unveiling concept plans for an extraordinary new supersonic jet, despite Virgin Atlantic only recently filing for bankruptcy protection. In the age of COVID-19 in which most airlines are barely surviving, is it possible to consider a future for supersonic travel? Adam Thorn and Christian “Boo” Boucousis
A former Concorde captain who helmed the first flight to celebrate New Year's Eve on two continents in one night has died after testing positive for COVID-19.
The return of supersonic commercial flights moved a step closer after the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) proposed new rules for takeoff and landing noise standards.
Half a century ago the world watched the aircraft that would make supersonic flight a reality fly for the first time, when Concorde made its maiden flight.
