On February 10, 2025, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator aircraft broke the sound barrier on its second flight, reaching speeds above Mach 1. NASA recorded the historic moment with a special photograph, which shows the shock waves that form when an object exceeds the speed of sound.
According to Boom Supersonic, the latest flight showed an important development: there was no audible sonic boom on the ground. This result is crucial for the future of supersonic air travel, as the sonic boom has been a limiting factor for supersonic flights over populated areas.
The XB-1 is the precursor to Overture, Boom's commercial supersonic jet, which is expected to enter service before the end of the decade. Overture will carry 64-80 passengers at speeds of up to Mach 1.7, making air travel about 50% faster than current jets. So far, more than 130 units have been ordered by airlines including American Airlines, United Airlines and Japan Airlines.
Unlike Concorde, Overture will use modern technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The aircraft will run on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a significant step towards greener aviation.
Boom Supersonic has completed construction of the Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina, which will produce up to 66 Overture aircraft per year. Boom CEO Blake Scholl remains optimistic about the return of supersonic flight and dreams of a future where people can travel anywhere in the world in just four hours.
If Boom's plans come to fruition, the era of commercial supersonic aviation will return after more than two decades of absence. (A2 Televizion)
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