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For the first time, a privately developed aircraft has flown faster than sound (arstechnica.com)
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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Perhaps "privately developed" is a more accurate description than "civil"?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Boom Technologies is also partially funded by US Air Force. https://www.popsci.com/technology/boom-supersonic-air-force-funding/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Huh, so not entirely private? Or publically funded and privately developed?