The need for speed is what makes us continue to push the limits of machines and science.  Supersonic flight has its own share of challenges from materials, fuel economy, environmental impacts, and high maintenance costs.  Let's not forget to mention the current and standing ban of flying supersonic over land. Why is this so, and will new innovations currently in the works be our solution to these challenges? What other challenges would we incur for having commercial planes fly supersonic?Want to read more about supersonic flight or see the articles we used? Visit:https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/will-we-ever-fly-supersonically-over-land- or -https://theconversation.com/supersonic-flights-are-set-to-return-heres-how-they-can-succeed-where-concorde-failed-162268#:~:text=United%20Airlines%20has%20announced%20it,after%20the%20Concorde%20was%20decommissioned.Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast.Twitter- @cxmxpodcastVisit our website and check out our merch at www.cancelledformaintenance.com. Have ideas or stories for show? Send us a line at our contact us section of our website!Check out Rockwell Time for awesome outdoor merch and apparel. Use code-CX4MX and save 10%!Tell us how we are doing, leave us a review if you listen to us on Apple, Stitcher, Podchaser, or IHeart Radio!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/cancelled-for-maintenance-1390148?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=feedcta&utm_campaign=CXMXpodcast

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