Boom (YC W16) – Supersonic Passenger Airplanes

Re:Boom (YC W16) – Supersonic Passenger Airplanes by reso on Monday March 21, 2016 @04:40PM (#11331783)

Given that sonic booms are one of the main reasons the Concorde didn't work, is calling your company "Boom" the best idea? Half-kidding.

Having said that, I'm a huge Concorde fanboy, and I really hope you guys can make affordable supersonic travel a reality!

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Re:Boom (YC W16) – Supersonic Passenger Airplanes by dsyko on Tuesday March 22, 2016 @12:50AM (#11334479)

Also given the association that "boom" has with explosions, a very bold name choice.

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Re:Boom (YC W16) – Supersonic Passenger Airplanes by shrewduser on Tuesday March 22, 2016 @12:55AM (#11334492)

i am also perplexed

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Re:Boom (YC W16) – Supersonic Passenger Airplanes by pbreit on Tuesday March 22, 2016 @02:45AM (#11334799)

I am not even slightly perplexed. It's a great name and great mission and I wish them well.

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Re:Boom (YC W16) – Supersonic Passenger Airplanes by bscholl on Tuesday March 22, 2016 @12:12PM (#11337575)

Thank you!

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Re:Boom (YC W16) – Supersonic Passenger Airplanes by niccolop on Tuesday March 22, 2016 @01:54PM (#11338457)

Wasn't one of the issues with Concorde that is was just too expensive as well, in terms of running it (from a fuel stand point) and maintenance?

Notwithstanding the accidents.

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