A startup wants to fly passengers in its supersonic plane by 2029, but high costs and unproven technology have some experts raising their eyebrows

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Boom Supersonic's Overture flying among clouds.
Boom Supersonic is developing a faster-than-sound passenger jetliner, but it has a laundry list of challenges to overcome.

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Boom Supersonic just flew its test jet for the first time as it races to build the world's new speediest airliner — meet 'baby boom'

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The XB-1 is being fueled early in the morning at an airport with the control tower in the background.
The XB-1 on the day of its inaugural flight.

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American Airlines flight that rolled off the runway last month had faulty brakes, probe finds

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Here's what 8 prominent companies say about whether you need a college degree to get a job to work there

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Intel logo and a person walking in the background

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United Airlines is the latest carrier to raise bag fees. Here's how much more you'll have to pay.

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United Airlines bag counter
Major airline passengers will be paying more for checked bags.

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American Airlines is raising its checked bag fees and overhauling how customers earn miles

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American Airlines terminal
American Airlines is changing up its baggage and AAdvantage policies.

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American announced one of the first routes for its new Flagship business seats deploying on Boeing 787-9s this year. It will also be its new longest flight.

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AA plane
American will fly its new Flagship business class between Dallas/Fort Worth and Brisbane.

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American Airlines stole more than 1 million reward miles from AAdvantage members, fliers say in new lawsuit

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An American Airlines plane in flight.
An American Airlines plane.

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An American Airlines flight made a 'hard landing' at Maui's airport, sending 6 people to the hospital

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An American Airlines plane in flight.
An American Airlines plane.

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Boeing 737 Max fallout could be a win for Airbus. Here's why airlines might eye the A321neoXLR.

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Airbus A321XLR landing after the flight display.
The Airbus A321XLR is expected to enter the market with Middle East Airlines in early 2024.

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