One item no one seems to discuss in SSTs is takeoff & landing noise. Unless the Stage III FARs are changed, these vehicles will not be able to takeoff or land in the US.
I love your optimism about uber-style on demand flight. The TSA will want to have a say. There are reasons why airports are the way they are. Great tech, but I don't see it for anyone but the elite.
One item no one seems to discuss in SSTs is takeoff & landing noise. Unless the Stage III FARs are changed, these vehicles will not be able to takeoff or land in the US.
Thanks for a very detailed article. We hear about efforts in these areas in China-both SST and eVTOL. They seem far along from the reports. Are they?
https://theasialive.com/chinas-yunxing-jet-completes-test-flight-eyes-supersonic-commercial-travel-by-2027/2024/10/29/
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/chinas-hypersonic-jumbo-aircraft-hits-mach/
https://electrek.co/2025/03/31/chinese-evtol-operator-ehang-nabs-approval-paid-commercial-operations/
https://www.urbanairmobilitynews.com/new-city-projects/chinas-evtol-sector-accelerates-into-2025-with-new-platforms-orders-and-city-plans/
Aerion was founded by Richard Tracey, who designed and patented a wing for supersonic flight. Bass provided major funding many years later.
enjoyed the lead. strong visual w/the "UFO"... grabbed me from the beginning
I love your optimism about uber-style on demand flight. The TSA will want to have a say. There are reasons why airports are the way they are. Great tech, but I don't see it for anyone but the elite.
Tongue in cheek but just in case any of your readers wanted to visit you I suspect you live in Somerset, not Summerset! The joys of spell check!