The XB-1 demonstrator aircraft, nicknamed 'Son of the Concorde', has made its inaugural supersonic flight, reaching speeds of 844 miles per hour. This achievement, taking place above Mojave, California, is a significant step for the aviation startup Boom, which plans to launch its production model, Overture. Overture aims to enhance transatlantic air travel, reducing flight time from NYC to London to just three hours and 30 minutes. Boom has received substantial pre-orders, indicating strong interest in supersonic flights, which could transform the aviation landscape once again, following the retirement of Concorde in 2003.
Brandenburg expressed that the mission was the best she's ever flown, celebrating the achievement with Boom's founder Blake Scholl, who declared 'to many booms to come'.
The XB-1 marked a significant milestone as it surpassed the speed of sound, reaching Mach 1.1 and eclipsing the traditional travel time across the Atlantic.
Boom's Overture is anticipated to revolutionize air travel, drastically reducing flight times from NYC to London, while only costing approximately $5,000 per ticket.
With 130 pre-orders from major airlines, Boom's XB-1 demonstrator positions the company at the forefront of a new era in supersonic flight.
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