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wasoxygen  ·  833 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: American Airlines Agrees to Buy 20 Boom Supersonic Jets

    American Airlines and Boom Supersonic today announced the airline’s agreement to purchase up to 20 Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. American has paid a non-refundable deposit on the initial 20 aircraft.

“Up to” may mean zero. This could be a tiny expense just for promotional value, or else an insurance policy in case supersonic transport ever takes off.