Boom says its Overture jet will be capable of flying on 100% sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Courtesy: Boom Supersonic
Key Takeaways:
Boom Supersonic is a Denver-based startup developing the Overture, a Mach 1.7 supersonic airliner designed to carry 65-88 passengers and revive commercial supersonic flight.
The Overture is projected to roll out in 2025, conduct its first flight in 2026, and begin carrying passengers by 2029, with a goal of offering fares comparable to today's business class.
Supersonic flight will be restricted to overwater routes due to U.S. regulations prohibiting sonic booms over land, though the FAA has streamlined rules for test flights.
Boom has secured significant support, including an agreement from United Airlines for 15 aircraft, a $10 million investment from Japan Airlines, and collaborations with the U.S. Air Force and key aerospace partners.
Boom is a Denver-Colorado-based startup founded in 2014 that seeks to build what it calls the world’s fastest supersonic airliner as more companies seek to revive supersonic commercial flight nearly 20 years after the grounding of the Concorde, history’s only successful supersonic airliner.
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