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Supersonic

Spike Aerospace's supersonic jet would carry 18 passengers and travel at speeds around 1,100 mph.

New York to London in 3 hours? More start-ups are looking at supersonic travel.

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It’s been more than a decade since the Concorde stopped running its high-speed shuttle from New York to London and Paris. But the days of supersonic flight may not be over for good.

Almanac: Supersonic Bear

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