On Jan. 28, Boom Supersonic (Denver, Colo., U.S.) achieved the successful first supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. The aircraft, which ...

Carbon fiber composites: XB-1 and Overture are almost entirely made from carbon fiber composite materials, resulting in a sophisticated aerodynamic design with a strong, lightweight structure. • ...

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator jet became the first U.S.-made civilian supersonic jet to break the sound barrier. The independently funded XB-1 reached a speed of Mach 1.122, or about 750 mph ...

Boom also claims that the XB-1 has the most efficient civil supersonic engine intakes ever tested. These intakes — which feature variable geometry — also contribute to quieter operations.

The company’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft’s supersonic flight is the first time an independently developed jet has broken the sound barrier. The XB-1, which has now completed 12 successful test ...

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 is the first civilian aircraft to achieve the feat since the British-French supersonic airliner, which was retired in 2003. The XB-1 broke the sound barrier for the first ...

and DENVER, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful first supersonic flight of its XB-1 ...

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 reached supersonic speed for the first time, proving the aircraft is capable of breaking the sound barrier. CES 2025 President and tech giant Ad Meter - You vote Is there a ...

XB-1 became the first American-made private supersonic jet to ... The company is also developing a custom Overture for the U.S. Air Force. Boom said it could begin passenger flights in 2029.