Boom Supersonic's XB-1 completes first test flight, paving way for commercial supersonic jet development.

Supersonic planes are set to replace conventional jets in our lifetime, according to aviation CEO Blake Scholl. The XB-1, a technology demonstrator built by Colorado-based Boom Supersonic, successfully completed its first test flight recently. The XB-1 program paves the way for the design and development of Boom's commercial plane Overture, which promises to be the world's first independently developed supersonic jet.

March 30, 2024
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