Boom to Lead New Powerplant Design for Supersonic Jet

Boom Supersonic announced it is collaborating with industry partners to develop a new propulsion system for its Overture supersonic airliner.

Michael Wildes

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 04:47 PM ET

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Boom Supersonic announced it is collaborating with industry partners to develop a new propulsion system for its Overture supersonic airliner. [Courtesy: Boom Supersonic]

Key Takeaways:

Boom Supersonic is now leading a consortium with partners Florida Turbine Technologies, GE Additive, and StandardAero to design its own bespoke supersonic engine, "Symphony," for the Overture airliner, following Rolls-Royce's withdrawal.
The Symphony engine is designed to optimize economic and environmental sustainability for Overture, aiming for 10% lower operating costs, reduced weight, and improved fuel efficiency.
Symphony will be a medium-bypass turbofan capable of running on 100% sustainable aviation fuel, designed to meet strict noise and certification requirements without an afterburner.
Despite the change in engine strategy, Boom maintains its development timeline, targeting Overture ground testing in 2026, flight tests in 2027, and type certification by 2029.

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Months after losing its primary engine manufacturer, Boom Supersonic is now leading a consortium of industry partners in designing a powerplant for its Overture supersonic airliner, it announced.

Boom said it is leading the collaborative effort in developing the new supersonic engine—dubbed Symphony— alongside Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) for engine design, GE Additive for additive technology design consulting, and StandardAero for maintenance for Symphony.