American Airlines is aiming beyond the flight of the Concordes with a new non-refundable down payment on 20 supersonic jets from Boom Supersonic.
American also has the option to buy 40 more aircraft from Boom, according to Tuesday’s agreement. The jets are still in the drawing board phase, years away from production and flying.
“Looking to the future, supersonic travel will be an important part of our ability to deliver for our customers,” American Airlines Chief Financial Officer Derek Kerr said in a press release.
This commitment, along with a United Airlines deal with Boom last year for 15 such Boom Overture jets, represent the newest stirrings of supersonic commercial flight since the last flight of the Anglo-French Concorde on Oct.