Boeing had high hopes for a different airliner: the supersonic 2707, ... Like any distinctive nose does, the hump over the cockpit of the Boeing 747 sets it apart.

The Supersonic jet is designed to carry 8 to 12 passengers at a top speed of Mach 1.5 - that's 1,960 km/h. According to CNN , business jet operator Flexjet has placed an order for 20, with each ...