NASA reveals secret supersonic airplane that quiets the sonic boom to a thump

[Otherbrother]

@airshowfan

@zoidberg

This is money that could have far better been spent on efforts to decarbonize air travel.

I agree. That having been said: Jets are already certified to fly on biofuel, it’s only a matter of airlines choosing to buy it instead of fossil fuel.

For what it’s worth NASA also is involved with a variety of programs to test Sustainable Aviation Fuels. I don’t know how their budget for those efforts compare to the supersonic research though.

NASA, Boeing Gather Data to Aid Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption - NASA