Published 2 years ago

American Airlines bets on supersonic travel with Boom jet deal

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American Airlines is the second major U.S. airline to place a pre-order with Boom. In June 2021, United Airlines signed a similar deal to buy 15 of its Overture supersonic jets. American has put down an unspecified, non-refundable deposit on the initial 20 planes.

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Times of India

American Airlines to buy supersonic jets as it bets on ultra-fast travel

AMERICAN AIRLINE-BOOM SUPERSONIC/ (UPDATE 2, PIX)UPDATE 2-American Airlines to buy supersonic jets as it bets on ultra-fast travel

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

“De Miami a Londres en 5 horas”: lo que se sabe de los aviones supersónicos que encargó American Airlines

La aerolínea estadounidense anunció planes para comprar 20 aviones Overture, un nuevo modelo supersónico que aspira a ofrecer vuelos con emisión cero de gases CO2.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

American becomes third airline to place order for Boom Supersonic jets

Boom’s Overtures, promising much shorter flight times, are expected to carry first passengers in 2029

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

American Airlines bets on supersonic travel with Boom jet deal

American Airlines Group Inc on Tuesday agreed to buy up to 20 jets from aircraft maker Boom Supersonic, becoming the second major U.S. airline to bet on ultra-fast passenger travel in the last two years.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic planes

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying. Neither American nor the manufacturer Boom Supersonic would provide financial details Tuesday, including the amount of American's deposit.

2 years ago·United States

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