Fate of Boeing's Sonic Cruiser Is Still Up in the Air.

From: The Seattle Times (Seattle, Washington) (viaKnight-Ridder/Tribune Business News) | Date: July 25, 2002 | Copyright information

Byline: David Bowermaster

Jul. 25--LONDON--The man in charge of Boeing's Sonic Cruiser program met the media at the Farnborough Air Show yesterday and did his best to stem a rising tide of questions about the high-speed jetliner's fate.

Walt Gillette, chief airplane designer, said he believes the Sonic Cruiser remains the best aircraft to meet the long-term needs of airlines and their passengers, but he said it is ultimately up to customers to decide.

He also said if the Sonic Cruiser does not go forward, the technology already developed will produce dividends for ...

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