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What type of aircraft has American Airlines put down a deposit for from Colorado start-up Boom?
What type of aircraft has American Airlines put down a deposit for from Colorado start-up Boom?
American Airlines has put down a deposit for 20 supersonic aircraft from Colorado start-up Boom.
How does the carbon emissions of supersonic travel compare to conventional aircraft?
How does the carbon emissions of supersonic travel compare to conventional aircraft?
Supersonic travel generates two to eight times the carbon emissions of conventional aircraft.
Why are companies under pressure to reduce their carbon footprint?
Why are companies under pressure to reduce their carbon footprint?
Companies are under pressure to reduce their carbon footprint due to the impact of climate change and the need to address environmental concerns.
What does Boom claim its Overture will fly on?
What does Boom claim its Overture will fly on?
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Why could supersonic travel's non-carbon climate impact be worse?
Why could supersonic travel's non-carbon climate impact be worse?
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What are some potential obstacles to using green fuel to power supersonic aircraft?
What are some potential obstacles to using green fuel to power supersonic aircraft?
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What contributed to the grounding of Concorde in 2003?
What contributed to the grounding of Concorde in 2003?
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Study Notes
- American Airlines has put down a deposit for 20 supersonic aircraft from Colorado start-up Boom.
- Supersonic travel generates two to eight times the carbon emissions of conventional aircraft.
- Companies are under pressure to reduce their carbon footprint.
- Boom claims its Overture will fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
- However, supersonic travel's non-carbon climate impact could be worse due to the higher altitude at which the aircraft fly.
- There may not be enough reasonably priced green fuel around to power the aircraft.
- High fuel costs and the small size of the supersonic travel market contributed to the grounding of Concorde in 2003.
- Business travel has been impacted by the rise of video conferencing post-Covid.
- Passengers now factor in the environmental impact of their journeys.
- Business travellers will have to weigh up whether saving a few hours' journey time is worth the damage to their reputations and the environment.
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Test your knowledge about the environmental impact of supersonic travel with this quiz. From American Airlines' deposit for supersonic aircraft to the potential use of sustainable aviation fuels, this quiz covers the latest news and challenges surrounding supersonic travel. Explore the pros and cons of supersonic travel, and learn about the factors that contributed to the grounding of Concorde. Take the quiz and discover whether business travellers will continue to prioritize speed over sustainability.
