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Boom Supersonic advances plans for reintroduction of commercial supersonic travel

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Boom Supersonic advances plans for reintroduction of commercial supersonic travel
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Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg XB-1 Chief Test Pilot at Boom Supersonic | Boom Supersonic

Boom Supersonic is advancing plans to reintroduce supersonic travel, aiming to bring its Overture aircraft to the market. The company is developing a 60-80 passenger jet with a range of 4,250 nautical miles, focusing on business routes such as New York to London. A significant development occurred in June 2025 when President Trump issued an executive order lifting the ban on supersonic flights over US land, removing a major obstacle for Boom.

The Concorde was previously hindered by similar restrictions, which prevented broader adoption beyond British Airways and Air France. NASA and Boom have been working on reducing the noise impact of supersonic travel. Although quieter than the Concorde, it remains unclear how loud Overture will be.

In January 2025, Boom's XB-1 became the first civil supersonic jet from the US to break the sound barrier during a test flight over California's Mojave Desert. The flight was conducted by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg.

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The Overture program has received orders from United Airlines, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines totaling 130 units combined. United Airlines has committed to purchasing 15 aircraft with options for another 35. American Airlines ordered up to 20 with an option for an additional 40 and has paid non-refundable deposits.

Boom completed construction of its factory at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina in June 2024. The facility can produce up to 33 Overture jets annually, with plans for further expansion.

Boom is accelerating development of its Symphony engine at Colorado Air and Space Port in Watkins, Colorado. Companies involved include GE Aerospace subsidiary Colibrium Additive and Kratos subsidiary Florida Turbine Technologies.

While Boom aims for the first flight in 2026 and service entry by 2029, FAA scrutiny following past Boeing incidents could impact timelines. If successful, Overture will become the only operational supersonic airliner but will be limited by its range primarily suited for transatlantic routes.

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