Boom Supersonic Adds Precision Lathe for Jet Engine Production

Boom Supersonic has taken a major step toward building its next-generation supersonic airliner with the arrival of its first high-precision lathe at its new Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Mazak Quick Turn 450MY, a powerful multi-axis CNC lathe, will support the production of Symphony, Boom’s sustainable 35,000-pound-thrust jet engine designed to power the Overture airliner.

The advanced machine is capable of turning, milling, and drilling complex engine components in a single setup, significantly improving efficiency and precision. With the ability to machine titanium shafts, key slots, and intricate oil passages, the Mazak 450MY offers Boom’s engineers tight control over part geometry and quality—critical in an engine where components spin at up to 15,000 RPM.

This investment marks a departure from the traditional approach to jet engine manufacturing, which once relied on multi-site, multi-country coordination as seen during the era of Concorde. Boom’s in-house, vertically integrated strategy mirrors modern electric vehicle production, with streamlined machining, inspection, and finishing processes housed under one roof.

The 62-acre Boom Superfactory, located at Piedmont Triad International Airport, will ultimately serve as the final assembly and test site for the Overture jet. The aircraft is set to fly by 2027, cruising at Mach 1.7 and operating entirely on sustainable aviation fuel. With capacity for 64 to 80 passengers, Overture aims to cut transoceanic travel times in half.

The arrival of the Mazak lathe signals the start of engine manufacturing and moves Boom closer to making high-speed, sustainable air travel a reality.

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