Boom Supersonic's XB-1 plane successfully broke the sound barrier in a historic flight over California, achieving Mach 1.1 during its twelfth test. This marks the first civil aircraft to go supersonic, a feat completed by pilot Tristan Brandenburg. The XB-1 is a prototype for the planned Overture airliner, which already has orders from major airlines. Boom CEO Blake Scholl emphasized the significance of the maneuver while noting that more development is needed to scale up production. This moment is also seen as breaking away from government-led supersonic initiatives, like the Concorde.
The XB-1 achieved supersonic flight for the first time ever by a civil aircraft, marking a pivotal moment in commercial aviation.
Boom CEO Blake Scholl called the XB-1's supersonic flight a significant milestone, comparing it to SpaceX's Falcon 1 moment.
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