supersonic transport
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of supersonic transport
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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“Why are the people creating the world’s first bespoke supersonic transport engine diverting themselves to a huge new project that’s completely unrelated to their core business?” says Richard Aboluafia, managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory, an aerospace consultancy.
From Barron's
Young Mainelli lived in Seattle twice — as a newborn and again in the late 1960s when his dad returned to work on the ill-fated supersonic transport jet project.
From Seattle Times
In November 1956 he became chairman of the newly formed Supersonic Transport Aircraft Committee, or STAC.
From BBC
To make matters worse, the federal government withdrew support for Boeing’s supersonic transport.
From Seattle Times
Blame weak sales for the new 747, orders slowing for other models and cancellation of federal aid for the planned supersonic transport.
From Seattle Times
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