Boom Supersonic achieves first civilian supersonic flight since 2003, aiming for Mach 1.7 airliner by 2029.

American company Boom Supersonic has flown its XB-1 aircraft faster than sound, marking the first civilian supersonic flight since the Concorde's 2003 retirement. Boom aims to launch its Overture airliner by 2029, capable of Mach 1.7 speeds, cutting travel times. The company is addressing past challenges like high fuel costs and sonic booms by flying over land at Mach 0.94 and developing quieter engines.

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