Denver-based Boom Supersonic has found a valuable new partner in its quest to make supersonic commercial flight a reality, as the company this week announced a strategic investment from Japan Airlines. Specifically, JAL is pitching in $10 million to help Boom develop its Mach-2.2 airliner, but the partnership also allows the airline’s leadership to offer Boom’s visionaries decades of industry experience.
Boom Supersonic Teams Up with Japan Airlines
Key Takeaways:
- Japan Airlines (JAL) has made a strategic $10 million investment in Denver-based Boom Supersonic to accelerate the development of its Mach-2.2 commercial airliner.
- The partnership involves JAL providing decades of industry experience, including insights into passenger experience and aircraft design, while gaining the option to pre-order up to 20 of Boom's supersonic aircraft.
- Both companies are collaborating to make supersonic commercial flight a reality, with Boom targeting a mid-2020s entry into service for its 45-55 passenger business class airliner.
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