China is developing a supersonic airliner, the C949, which aims to surpass the Concorde in speed and range while minimizing noise. The project, led by COMAC, seeks to achieve a 50% range increase and quieter operation to navigate regulatory challenges. Other supersonic projects include NASA's X-59 and Boom Supersonic's Overture, both focusing on noise reduction and commercial viability. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)