American Airlines Inks Deal for 20 Boom Supersonic Overture Aircraft

American Airlines has announced it will buy 20 Boom Supersonic Overture aircraft—an airplane that its maker says will slash commercial air travel times in half.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 04:44 PM ET

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Overture is the culmination of 26 million core-hours of simulated software designs, five wind tunnel tests, and the careful evaluation of 51 full design iterations, resulting in an economically and environmentally sustainable supersonic airliner. [Courtesy: Boom Supersonic]

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American Airlines has ordered 20 Boom Supersonic Overture aircraft, with an option for 40 more, aiming to significantly reduce commercial air travel times.
The Overture, currently in development, has also garnered investments and provisional agreements from other airlines like United Airlines and Japan Airlines.
Designed to fly at Mach 1.7 with 65-80 passengers, the supersonic jet is projected to begin commercial service by 2029.
Boom Supersonic is also partnering with Northrop Grumman to develop a military variant of the Overture for special mission capabilities.

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In a bid for the title of largest and fastest airline, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) has announced it will buy 20 Boom Supersonic Overture aircraft—an airplane that its maker says will slash commercial air travel times in half.

The deal for the jet—which is currently in development—was cinched by the airline paying a non-refundable undisclosed deposit on an initial 20 aircraft. The agreement also comes with an option for the purchase of an additional 40 Overtures, each with an estimated $200 million price tag.

American Airlines Inks Deal for 20 Boom Supersonic Overture Aircraft

American Airlines has announced it will buy 20 Boom Supersonic Overture aircraft—an airplane that its maker says will slash commercial air travel times in half.

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