Boom – soon to make a very big bang

Boom Supersonic has revealed that it will roll out its jet demonstrator, XB-1 on 7 October 2020. The XB-1 will demonstrate key technologies for Overture, Boom’s commercial supersonic airliner.

The prototype demonstrator features such critical technologies as advanced carbon fibre composite construction, computer-optimised high-efficiency aerodynamics, and an efficient supersonic propulsion system.

“XB-1 is the first step in bringing supersonic back to the world,” said Blake Scholl, Boom founder and CEO. “With XB-1, we’re demonstrating that we are prepared to bring back supersonic. We’re ensuring that the supersonic future safe and environmentally and economically sustainable. We’ve learned that the demand for supersonic has grown even faster than we anticipated.”

Boom’s commercial aircraft, Overture, will be the fastest and most sustainable supersonic airliner, flying twice as fast as any commercial aircarft today.