Daily Memo: Trump Fast Tracks Civil Supersonics—But Will It Make A Difference?

Boom Supersonic's Overture flying over the Washington Monument
Credit: Boom Supersonic
In the U.S., politically there’s never been a better time since the 1960s to develop a civil supersonic aircraft. In mid-May, lawmakers seized the initiative by introducing a bill aimed at repealing the 52-year blanket ban on civil supersonic flight over the U.S. and replacing it with a new ruling...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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