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The Boom Overture is a supersonic airliner under development by Boom Technology, designed to cruise at Mach 1.7 or 975 knots (1,806 km/h; 1,122 mph). It will accommodate 64 to 80 passengers, depending on the configuration, and have a range of 4,250 nautical miles (7,870 km; 4,890 mi). Boom Technology aims to introduce the Overture in 2029. [2]
In August 2023, the aircraft received its experimental certification of airworthiness from the FAA. [21] Medium-speed taxi testing was performed in November 2023, with the aircraft reaching a top speed of 94 knots. [22] Following testing, in January 2024 Boom delayed the first test flight to early 2024 to implement safety improvements.
The XB-1 serves as the design foundation for Boom’s future jet, a concept model called Overture. The company promises it will eventually carry 64 to 80 passengers at Mach 1.7, or roughly double ...
Boom’s engine is called Symphony, and it’s designed in collaboration with Florida Turbine Technologies, whose engineers have worked on the supersonic engines of fighter jets such as the ...
In January 2021, Boom announced plans to begin Overture test flights in 2026 [22] and Boom CEO Blake Scholl "estimates that flights on Overture will be available in 2030." [23] United Airlines announced in June 2021 that it had signed a deal to purchase 15 Boom Overture aircraft, with an option to buy 35 more.
Under the agreement, the airline will purchase 15 of Boom's 'Overture' aircraft once they meet United's safety, operating and sustainability requirements, with an option for an additional 35 aircraft.
The Boom Symphony is a medium-bypass turbofan engine under development by Boom Technology for use on its Overture supersonic airliner. The engine is designed to produce 35,000 pounds (160 kN) of thrust at takeoff, sustain Overture supercruise at Mach 1.7, and burn sustainable aviation fuel exclusively.
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