Boom Supersonic is joining forces with aerospace engineering giant Collins Aerospace to collaborate on the nacelle technology development needed for Boom’s Overture supersonic commercial aircraft. In related news. Boom recently celebrated the rollout of the XB-1 technology demonstrator—a precursor to the development of the Overture test aircraft—at its facility at Centennial Airport in Colorado.
Collins Aerospace and Boom Partner on Nacelle Technology
Key Takeaways:
- Boom Supersonic is partnering with Collins Aerospace to develop advanced nacelle technology for its Overture supersonic jet, aiming for improved acoustics, lighter materials, and reduced fuel burn and noise to meet sustainability goals.
- Boom recently rolled out its XB-1 technology demonstrator, which is entering ground and flight testing, and has already contributed advancements in computational design, carbon-composite materials, and a virtual forward-vision system for the Overture program.
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