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 commercial aircraft, focusing on improved acoustics, lightweight materials, and enhanced sustainability (lower fuel burn and quieter operation).
- Boom recently rolled out its XB-1 technology demonstrator, a precursor to the Overture, which has already validated innovations in computational design, carbon-composite airframe construction, and a virtual forward-vision system.
- The XB-1 demonstrator is proceeding to ground and flight testing, with its first flight expected in Summer 2021, to further prove technologies crucial for the Overture's development.
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