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Boom Supersonic Test Aircraft Approaches Speed of Sound

Last week’s deployment of the company’s XB-1 demonstrator marked the seventh of 10 test flights before it is expected to reach Mach 1.0.

Boom Supersonic XB-1 commercial jet airliner Overture
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 test aircraft is a precursor to Overture, a supersonic commercial jet designed to carry 64 to 80 passengers. [Courtesy: Boom Supersonic]
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Key Takeaways:

Seven down. Three to go.

Boom Supersonic—the developer of a 64-to-80-passenger commercial airliner that flies faster than the speed of sound—last week set speed and altitude records with its XB-1 test aircraft. And it’s gearing up for another test flight as soon as Wednesday, founder and CEO Blake Scholl said Monday.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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