When Boom Technology in a virtual event last week rolled out its tri-engine XB-1—a one-third scale version of the company’s future supersonic Overture passenger aircraft—it proved the Denver company was serious about developing a worthy follow-on to the Mach 2 Concorde whose last flight took place nearly 17 years ago. Boom Technologies first announced its supersonic flight aircraft plans in 2014.
The World Catches a First Glimpse of Boom’s Overture Demonstrator
Key Takeaways:
- Boom Technology unveiled its XB-1 demonstrator, a one-third scale model of the future Overture supersonic passenger jet, aiming to develop a successor to the Concorde.
- The Overture will only conduct supersonic flights over water routes due to FAA restrictions on sonic booms over land.
- The U.S. Air Force has shown interest in the Overture as a potential military transport and has awarded Boom a contract to fund innovations.
- The XB-1's maiden flight is expected in summer 2021, with full-scale Overture aircraft projected by 2025 and commercial service starting by 2029.
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