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 key tier 1 suppliers—Leonardo, Aernnova, and Aciturri—at the Paris Air Show to develop major airframe components for its Overture supersonic jet.
Updates on the bespoke Symphony engine, developed with partners like Florida Turbine Technologies, highlighted its 35,000-pound thrust and optimization for 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustained supersonic flight.
The company detailed progress on its "iron bird" integrated test facility and reaffirmed its timeline, aiming for Overture's type certification in 2029, 3.5 years into its 10-year development cycle.

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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.