A company called Boom is trying to revive supersonic air travel—think faster-than-sound jets that could cut international flight times in half. They’re aiming to avoid the pitfalls that doomed the Concorde, like sky-high costs and noise complaints. But pulling this off won’t be easy, and the article digs into whether they’ve got a real shot.

Editor’s Note: Supersonic travel could revolutionize how we fly, but it’s a gamble. If Boom succeeds, we might see New York to London in three hours again—without the Concorde’s baggage. If they fail, it’ll be another cautionary tale about the challenges of breaking the sound barrier (and the market). Either way, it’s a story worth watching.