MOJAVE, Calif. (WGHP) — Boom’s supersonic aircraft successfully flew its second test flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California on Monday, another step closer to creating its carbon-neutral commercial jet in the Piedmont Triad.
This was the second successful flight of the XB-1 aircraft after the company reported its first in March . The XB-1, described by Boom as “the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet,” was built at the company’s headquarters in Denver.
XB-1 takes its first flight. (Courtesy of Boom Supersonic)
XB-1 takes its first flight. (Courtesy of Boom Supersonic)
XB-1 takes its first flight. (Courtesy of Boom Supersonic)
XB-1 takes its first flight. (Courtesy of Boom Supersonic)
XB-1 takes its first flight. (Courtesy of Boom Supersonic)
XB-1 takes its first flight. (Courtesy of Boom Supersonic)
Boom’s success with XB-1 paves the way for greater heights with the planned Overture aircraft. With XB-1, Boom aimed to prove that independently-built supersonic flight is possible and to test specifics related to Overture, such as technology and safety protocols, according to Boom spokesperson Aubrey Scanlan.
A rendering of Boom’s Overture (BOOM SUPERSONIC) The latest conception of the Overture from Boom. This undated image provided by Boom Supersonic shows Boom Supersonic Overture Aircraft. American Airlines says it has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying. American announced the deal Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 with Boom Supersonic.(Boom Supersonic via AP) Overture jet (Courtesy of Boom Supersonic) Overture jet (Courtesy of Boom Supersonic) View of passenger bridge departure gate at airport tarmac. Overture jet (Courtesy of Boom Supersonic) Overture
Overture will be roughly three times the size of XB-1, and it’s planned to carry 64-80 passengers on intercontinental flights at speeds of up to about Mach 1.7 (or 1,304.36 miles per hour). That is about twice as fast as a Boeing 747 . All of that while using non-petroleum sustainable fuel. Already the company has 130 orders in for the future jet , as well as pre-orders from American Airlines, United Airlines and Japan Airlines.
Boom is in the process of building a factory in Greensboro where it plans to build the passenger jet that will fly faster than the speed of sound.
The factory is set to add $32 billion to the North Carolina state economy over the next 20 years along with more than 2,400 jobs.
Plans call for the assembly line to be in operation later next year. The first jet could take flight in 2026. The company hopes flights should be ready for passengers by 2029.
Boom plans to have its first passengers in the air by 2029 and will fly more than 600 “profitable routes” to destinations around the world, with a range of 4,250 nautical miles.
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