How can air traffic control handle supersonic and hypersonic aircraft in civil aviation?
Supersonic and hypersonic aircraft are expected to revolutionize civil aviation in the near future, offering faster and more efficient travel across long distances. However, they also pose significant challenges for air traffic control (ATC), which is responsible for ensuring the safety and order of the airspace. How can ATC handle these new types of aircraft, which can fly faster than the speed of sound and create sonic booms, without compromising the existing operations and regulations? In this article, we will explore some of the possible solutions and implications for ATC and civil aviation.