The Boom supersonic transport moved another step closer to reality this week when CEO Blake Scholl announced 76 firm orders at the Paris Air Show for the as yet unproven aircraft. While customer identities have not been revealed, except for the Virgin Group, the remaining four are believed to be airlines. Billionaire Richard Branson holds a significant stake in Boom.
Boom Announces Orders for 76 of its Supersonic Transports
Key Takeaways:
- Boom has secured 76 firm orders for its supersonic transport (SST), with Virgin Group confirmed as a customer, providing liquidity to fund the development of its 1/3rd scale prototype, Baby Boom.
- The Baby Boom prototype successfully completed its preliminary design review, with a first flight scheduled for late 2018 and supersonic testing at Edwards AFB.
- The full-scale Boom SST, expected to enter service in 2023, aims to carry up to 55 passengers at Mach 2.2 over long over-water routes, potentially offering business-class tickets for around $5,000.
- Boom hopes its significantly quieter sonic boom (30 times less than Concorde) could help convince the FAA to relax the current ban on supersonic flight over the continental U.S.
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