Boom Supersonic manufactures the Overture, a commercial supersonic airliner designed to significantly reduce flight times while maintaining safety and sustainability through its Symphony turbofan engine. The company addresses the need for faster air travel by developing a supersonic travel solution that meets modern environmental standards and has garnered orders from major airlines.
Funding
$100M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current commercial air travel is limited by subsonic speeds, resulting in long flight times, reduced productivity, and increased travel costs for passengers and airlines. The Concorde, the last commercial supersonic airliner, was retired due to high operating costs and noise concerns, leaving a gap in the market for faster air travel solutions.
Solution
Boom Supersonic is developing Overture, a supersonic airliner designed to provide significantly faster flight times compared to conventional subsonic aircraft. Overture is designed for both speed and sustainability, targeting compatibility with up to 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and aiming for ICAO Chapter 14 noise levels. The company's XB-1 demonstrator program is used to test and refine technologies for Overture, including advanced aerodynamics, carbon fiber composites, and augmented reality vision systems. Overture leverages a purpose-built Symphony turbofan engine optimized for supersonic flight, with ongoing rig testing and component validation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes major airlines seeking to offer premium, time-saving travel options, as well as business travelers and individuals for whom speed and efficiency are paramount.
Features
- Capable of cruise speeds of Mach 1.7 over water and up to 50% faster over land.
- Designed for compatibility with up to 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
- Symphony engine featuring hollow-core fan blades, medium bypass ratio, and additive manufacturing.
- Advanced avionics suite with force-feedback sidesticks and 17-inch high-definition touchscreens.
- Augmented reality vision system for enhanced situational awareness during takeoff and landing, eliminating the need for a droop nose.
- Carbon fiber composite airframe for a strong, lightweight structure.
- Digitally optimized aerodynamics using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
- Over-the-air software upgrades for continuous improvement and feature enhancements.