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 leading a new consortium to develop its own engine, "Symphony," for the Overture supersonic airliner, following Rolls-Royce's withdrawal from the project.
The Symphony engine will be a bespoke medium-bypass turbofan, designed for 100% sustainable aviation fuel, developed with partners Florida Turbine Technologies, GE Additive, and StandardAero.
This proprietary engine aims to provide superior economic and environmental sustainability for Overture, which is targeting ground testing in 2026, flight testing 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.