It's a classic aerodynamic problem: most wing shapes that perform well at high speeds by minimizing "drag" don't have the "lift" needed for takeoff. The solution for Concorde was an elegant delta ...

Beijing knows that it needs to take over commercial aviation. Supersonic flight is key to that.

It is being optimized with more efficient engines and aerodynamics aimed to reach over 4,000 nm of range and cruise at a slightly lower speed. The Concorde and the Tu-144 prioritized speed at the ...