Boom's supersonic jet is facing a lack of interest from engine suppliers
that it would use 7-9 times more fuel per passenger, per kilometer, than subsonic jets.
Boom has said that it would offset its carbon output through the use of sustainable aviation fuel . However, the ICAO report said that would be a poor use of scarce SAF fuels, given the high fuel burn compared to a regular jet. It also noted that"the high cruise altitude of supersonics increases the residence time of emissions significantly."
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