Air Force Awards Boom Supersonic $60 Million Contract For Aircraft Development

Three-year deal establishes a partnership between the U.S. Air Force and the company aiming to build the fastest supersonic airliner.

Kimberly Johnson

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 05:00 PM ET

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Overture, Boom’s supersonic commercial airliner concept, is set to enter production in 2023. [Courtesy: Boom Supersonic]

Key Takeaways:

The U.S. Air Force, via AFWERX, awarded Boom Supersonic a three-year, $60 million contract to accelerate the development of its Overture supersonic commercial airliner.
This strategic partnership aims to advance Overture for commercial aviation while exploring its potential for various Air Force missions, including rapid global transport, executive airlift, and special operations.
Overture, Boom's Mach 1.7 supersonic jet designed for 65-88 passengers and running on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel, is slated to roll out in 2025 and begin carrying passengers by 2029.

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The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boom Supersonic a three-year contract valued up to $60 million, establishing a strategic partnership that furthers development of the company’s commercial supersonic aircraft program that is also a potential platform for the service, according to the company.

The Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract was awarded by the Air Force’s innovation arm, AFWERX, and will accelerate critical design and development work on Overture, Boom’s supersonic commercial airliner concept set to enter production in 2023, the company said Tuesday.