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.

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