The Need for Speed and the Supersonic Boom

In prior issues, we’ve discussed the emerging category of $1 million to $2 million micro-jets and the even more exciting VTOL Skycar technology. These developments promise to bring business aviation to a whole new category of small and midsize businesses. But what’s going to happen for the elite who already spend $40 million to $100 million for Gulfstreams and Boeing Business Jets?

For those top-of-the-line business travelers, there is a boom ahead: a sonic boom. As early as 2010, the new fleets of business jets will .....