The end of jet-lag? Supersonic jet dubbed ‘Son of Concorde’ travels at 1,300mph and aims to get you anywhere in the world in four hours

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By MOLLY CLAYTON FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

PUBLISHED: 18:52 EDT, 27 August 2022 | UPDATED: 08:57 EDT, 28 August 2022

Supersonic travel is on its way back, with the airline boss behind ‘Son of Concorde’ saying his ultimate goal is to get anyone anywhere in the world in four hours.

The Overture, made by Boom Supersonic, can reach speeds of 1,300mph – more than double that of the fastest commercial jets.

It would mean the flying time between Miami and London could be slashed from eight hours and 45 minutes to five, and between New York and London from six-and-a-half hours to three-and-a-half.

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