Boom Supersonic is joining forces with aerospace engineering giant Collins Aerospace to collaborate on the nacelle technology development needed for Boom’s Overture supersonic commercial aircraft. In related news. Boom recently celebrated the rollout of the XB-1 technology demonstrator—a precursor to the development of the Overture test aircraft—at its facility at Centennial Airport in Colorado.
Collins Aerospace and Boom Partner on Nacelle Technology
Key Takeaways:
- Boom Supersonic is partnering with Collins Aerospace to develop advanced nacelle technology for its Overture supersonic commercial aircraft, focusing on improved acoustics, lightweight materials, and enhanced fuel efficiency for quieter, more sustainable operation.
- Boom recently rolled out its XB-1 technology demonstrator, which is moving into ground and flight testing (first flight expected Summer 2021) and has already contributed innovations in computational design, advanced carbon-composite airframes, and a virtual forward-vision system.
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