Boom Aerospace Delivers Update on Supersonic Model

The company announced new suppliers, and building the company’s ‘iron bird’ facility has begun in Colorado.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 08:52 AM ET

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The Overture program continues on track with development progress on its proprietary Symphony engine. [Courtesy: Boom Supersonic]

Key Takeaways:

Boom Supersonic announced new Tier 1 suppliers—Leonardo, Aernnova, and Aciturri—at the Paris Air Show, who will contribute expertise for the Overture supersonic jet's fuselage, gull-shaped wings, and empennage.
The Overture is designed to fly at Mach 1.75 in overwater cruise on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), featuring an all-composite structure and a fuel system for center of gravity control.
Updates were provided on Boom's proprietary Symphony engine, developed with Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), optimized for sustained supersonic flight and SAF, with manufacturing planned in Florida and comprehensive testing at an "iron bird" facility.
The program is 3.5 years into a 10-year development cycle, remaining on track for a planned type certification in 2029.

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Boom Supersonic’s collection of tier 1 suppliers now counts Leonardo, Aernnova, and Aciturri among the roster of global companies on board to develop and execute on the supersonic vision reiterated by Boom founder and CEO Blake Scholl.

The announcement was made on Tuesday at the Paris Air Show, along with several updates on the airframe and engine development as well as manufacturing and testing plans. The final product—the Overture—is projected to fly at Mach 1.75 in overwater cruise powered by bespoke Symphony engines running on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.