Boom Supersonic achieved a significant milestone by completing its first sound-barrier-busting flight with the XB-1 demonstrator, reaching Mach 1.122. This flight, piloted by Tristan Brandenburg, points to the company's ambition to create a passenger supersonic jet named Overture, designed to cruise at Mach 1.7 and to begin commercial operations by 2030. The new jet is projected to offer transoceanic flights above typical turbulence levels, with interest from several major airlines, including United Airlines, which has a conditional agreement for purchases.
The successful flight of Boom Supersonic's XB-1 marks a critical step towards the development of the Overture passenger supersonic jet, aiming for commercial operation by 2030.
With interest from major airlines, Boom Supersonic's Overture could redefine air travel, boasting speeds up to Mach 1.7 and the ability to minimize in-flight turbulence.
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