Boom Xb-1 Supersonic: The Future of Flight – Is It REALLY Coming?

 Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft set a new speed record during its latest test flight on Nov. 5, marking a major milestone toward flying at supersonic speeds.  The XB-1 demonstrator aircraft, which has completed 11 successful test flights since it first took to the air in March 2024, is the precursor to the development of Boom’s supersonic commercial ...  XB-1 kicked off the new year with a successful Flight 11 on Jan. 10, 2025, the company stated. During the 44-minute Flight 11, Boom Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg soared the ...  XB-1 was accompanied by two ‘chase planes’ At almost 63-feet-long, the XB-1 is about one-third the size of Overture, Boom Supersonic’s proposed commercial jet. Overture is intended to seat ...  Beginning with XB-1’s historic first flight on March 22, 2024, the aircraft is advancing through its flight test program to confirm its performance and handling qualities, with approximately 11-12 subsonic flights planned before reaching supersonic speeds.

 XB-1’s engine intakes slow supersonic air to subsonic speeds, efficiently converting kinetic energy into pressure energy, allowing conventional jet engines to power XB-1 from takeoff through supersonic flight.  Boom Supersonic's XB-1 is a stepping stone in its plan to develop a commercially viable supersonic airliner, the Overture, capable of carrying 64-80 passengers across the Atlantic in about 3-1/2 ...  Beginning with XB-1’s historic first flight on March 22, 2024, the aircraft is advancing through its flight test program to confirm its performance and handling qualities, with approximately 11-12 subsonic flights planned before reaching supersonic speeds.