Comac C949: China unveils quiet supersonic jet with ultra-long range

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Comac C949: China unveils quiet supersonic jet with ultra-long range

As global supersonic air travel looks set to begin its second act, China could be quietly leading the boom.

Supersonic flights are slowly returning to the scene, and China apparently intends to profile itself as a new leader in this field as well. China's state-owned aerospace firm Comac this month unveiled its C949 supersonic jet, which could fundamentally change global air travel and usher in a new era in commercial flying, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports. Among other things, the company promises significantly higher speed, lower…