This Sam Altman- And Peter Thiel-Backed Aviation Company Achieves Supersonic Flight
Hermeus, an aviation company backed by Sam Altman and Peter Thiel, has successfully achieved supersonic flight. The company aims to develop aircraft for the U.S. military that can travel over five times the speed of sound. Additionally, Hermeus is exploring the potential for hypersonic commercial air travel in the future.
- ▪Hermeus has achieved supersonic flight with its aircraft.
- ▪The company is backed by notable investors including Sam Altman and Peter Thiel.
- ▪Hermeus aims to create military planes that can exceed five times the speed of sound.
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BusinessEditors' PickThis Sam Altman- And Peter Thiel-Backed Aviation Company Achieves Supersonic FlightHermeus aims to make planes for the U.S. military that travel over five times the speed of sound—and maybe even introduce the world to hypersonic commercial air travel.ByMonica Hunter-Hart,Reporter. Monica Hunter-Hart is a reporter covering the world's richest people.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 07:08pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI.
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