# Powerful Sustainable Superjets Research for Nasa's N+3 Supersonic Jet Aims to Decrease Sonic Boom By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-07-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersonic-jet References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/06/26/nasas-new-leek-like-supersonic-jet-design-would-be-perfect-for-hatsune-mikus-personal-plane/) & [aeronautics.nasa.gov](http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov/nra_awardees_10_06_08_d.htm) NASA'S N+3 Supersonic jet is a concept for a super quiet and sustainable lean green flying machine. It's now been over a decade since the last [supersonic passenger jet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockheed-sr71-blackbird) took flight, but in an 18-month, $1.96 million project led by the [Lockheed Martin Corporation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/GE-Aerospace), NASA has plans to develop an aircraft with a decreased sonic boom, which could mean that supersonic aircraft could make a return to the commercial market in the future—somewhere between 2030 and 2035. Research for the N+3 will focus on structure, aerodynamics, [emissions and fuels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decarbonizing-aviation), showing off top-notch green technology to prove that there is a viable future for supersonic passenger travel. Instead of a slow trip overseas by subsonic aircraft, this could mean that there may be a better, faster mode of transport to look forward to in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Supersonic Travel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop aircraft with decreased sonic boom to bring back supersonic passenger travel in a sustainable and eco-friendly way. - **Green Technology for Air Travel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Research and develop top-notch green technology for aircraft structure, aerodynamics, emissions, and fuels to create a viable future for supersonic passenger travel. - **Futuristic Transport Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore faster and more efficient modes of transport, potentially revolutionizing the way people travel overseas and reducing travel time significantly. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aviation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in aircraft design, technology, and materials to create supersonic jets that are quieter, more fuel-efficient, and environmentally friendly. - **Green Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced green technologies for aviation, focusing on reducing emissions and creating sustainable fuels for future supersonic travel. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink and improve transportation systems to offer faster and more efficient travel options for long-distance journeys, leveraging supersonic passenger travel possibilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-magnetar.md) - [Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concorde-20.md) - [Sustainable Air Travel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspace-cabin-vision-2035-concept.md) - [Futuristic Bladeless Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetopetra.md) - [Eco-Focused Airline Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-airlines1.md) - [Noiseless Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircraft-technology.md) - [Ultra-Fast Private Jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-8000.md) - [Renewable Energy Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-aircraft.md) - [Enhanced Efficiency Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-3500.md)