Why are airplanes slower than they used to be? | Alex Gendler

The video discusses the history and challenges of supersonic commercial flights, focusing on the Concorde. It highlights issues like noise pollution, high costs, and fuel inefficiency that led to the Concorde's retirement. Despite advances in technology, supersonic travel remains costly and environmentally challenging. However, new research and technologies may make supersonic flights feasible again, with potential solutions to reduce sonic booms and improve fuel efficiency.

How did the speed of the Concorde compare to that of a normal airliner?

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What impact did the sonic boom have on communities below the Concorde's flight path?

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What were some of the reasons that led to the retirement of the Concorde in 2003?

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Discuss the challenges related to fuel economy for supersonic flights.

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What advancements are being researched to potentially make supersonic flights feasible again?

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