Boom CEO Details Cost, Effort Behind Supersonic Flight

Boom Technology founder Blake Scholl talks about the return of supersonic flight on 'Bring It Home' podcast.

Friday, December 06, 2024 at 11:12 AM ET

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Boom Supersonic’s Overture is intended to carry 64-80 passengers at twice the speed of subsonic airliners. [Courtesy: Boom Supersonic]

Key Takeaways:

Boom Technology CEO Blake Scholl is leading the revival of supersonic commercial air travel with their Overture jet, built in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Scholl contends that previous supersonic ventures like the Concorde failed due to a lack of economic viability and innovation, and that current technology and financing can succeed where past efforts faltered.
The Overture is designed as a 64-seat, all-premium, comfortable supersonic experience, funded by private venture capital, and has already received preorders from major airlines like United and American.

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Boom Technology CEO Blake Scholl spoke with co-hosts Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown, on the latest episode of the Bring It Home podcast Thursday about the return of supersonic air travel.

Bring It Home celebrates the North American manufacturing renaissance, reindustrialization and reshoring taking place across the continent.

Caleb Revill

Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.