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Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers • Feb. 5, 2025, 12:27 AM ET (CNN)
The company planning a successor to Concorde makes its first supersonic test • Jan. 28, 2025, 11:00 AM ET (NPR)

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