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]

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Boom Supersonic is leading a consortium to develop its own engine, dubbed Symphony, for the Overture supersonic airliner, following Rolls-Royce's decision to exit the partnership.
The consortium includes Florida Turbine Technologies (engine design), GE Additive (additive technology consulting), and StandardAero (maintenance services).
Symphony is envisioned as a medium-bypass turbofan engine, custom-designed for Overture to offer enhanced economic and environmental sustainability, run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel, and meet noise requirements.
Boom anticipates the Symphony engine will lead to a 10 percent reduction in operating costs for airlines, with Overture aiming for type certification in 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.