Boom Supersonic, based in Denver, is set to resurrect supersonic travel with its Overture aircraft, designed for improved efficiency and safety. Unlike Concorde, Overture will have a quieter engine and aims for overland supersonic flights without creating sonic booms, a significant advancement in aviation technology. CEO Blake Scholl emphasizes that while Overture builds on proven concepts from Concorde, its mission is to provide economical travel by leveraging modern design and fuel technologies. With passenger flights anticipated to launch in 2029, anticipation builds for this new era of air travel.
"We didn't invent anything; Concorde proved you can fly a supersonic airplane with passengers on it half a century ago. The job of the Overture is to do it economically."
"Overture kept Concorde's Delta-wing design that minimizes aerodynamic 'wave drag' at high speeds. Wave drag results from shock waves forming around an airplane, decreasing efficiency."
"Boom plans to build its own homegrown supersonic engine capable of running off biofuels. The company also recently announced progress in its intention to operate Mach-speed flights over land without the sonic boom reaching the ground."
"Passenger flights are expected to begin in 2029, with Overture featuring improved efficiency, safety, and a quieter engine than Concorde, targeting a market that missed out on supersonic travel."
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