Aircraft
Boeing Unveils Concept for Hypersonic Airliner
One of several hypersonic vehicles under study to be displayed at Farnborough Air Show
Boeing has unveiled a concept for a passenger-carrying hypersonic airplane. (Image: Boeing)
Boeing has unveiled a concept for a passenger-carrying hypersonic airplane. (Image: Boeing)

Boeing unveiled a new concept for its first passenger-carrying hypersonic airplane at the June 25 to 29 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics conference in Atlanta. One of several hypersonic vehicle concepts spanning a wide range of potential applications under study by company engineers, the passenger vehicle could involve military or commercial applications. Engineers companywide are working to develop so-called “enabling technologies” aimed at preparing Boeing for a time markets show a readiness for hypersonic flight.