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Boom Supersonic just flew its test jet for the first time as it races to build the world's new speediest airliner meet 'baby boom'
Nicknamed the "baby boom," the XB-1 demonstrator is the "foundation" for the futuristic Overture. B…
Taylor Rains
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Boom Supersonic says it will conduct the first test flight of its ultra-speedy 'baby boom' prototype aircraft later this year
The world hasn't witnessed supersonic passenger air travel since the demise of the Concorde in 2003…
Taylor Rains
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A startup wants to fly passengers in its supersonic plane by 2029, but high costs and unproven technology have some experts raising their eyebrows
Boom's futuristic Overture, a $200 million supersonic jetliner with interest from major airlines, h…
Taylor Rains
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Take a look at the silent X-59 aircraft, NASA's experimental attempt at creating a supersonic jet with a quieter sonic boom
The X-59 is a 100-foot research aircraft designed to create a quieter sonic boom more suitable for …
Lauren Frias
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Taylor Rains
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Boom Supersonic is building its own engine after major manufacturers refused to help. Here's what we know about Symphony, which will power the super-speedy Overture jet.
Boom Supersonic announced new details about its Symphony engine, which will power a jet that could …
Pete Syme,Taylor Rains
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Supersonic jet startup Boom says it will create its own engine with 3 partners after every major manufacturer refused to help
The supersonic engine will be designed to operate on 100% sustainable aviation fuel and feature 3D-…
Taylor Rains
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Supersonic jet startup Boom's future is in doubt after every major jet-engine maker refuses to help
Travel analyst Henry Harteveldt told Insider that Boom could build its own engine, which, if succes…
Taylor Rains
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The world's largest jet engine maker confirms it won't develop supersonic engines for Boom, leaving the startup with few options
Travel analyst Henry Harteveldt told Insider that if manufacturers won't build a supersonic engine …
Taylor Rains
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Delta is taking a different approach to futuristic aircraft like Boom's supersonic jet than its biggest competitors
Delta Air Lines is currently the only major US carrier not to invest in Boom Supersonic's Overture …
Taylor Rains
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Boom Supersonic's CEO explains how his jet could avoid the pitfalls that doomed the Concorde — and someday bring faster-than-sound flight to the masses
Boom Supersonic's founder and CEO explained in an interview why the Concorde's economics were doome…
David Slotnick
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Supersonic jet startup Boom just unveiled the prototype for its ultra-fast Overture passenger plane – take a look at the XB-1
The Concorde was known for three-hour transatlantic crossing between the East Coast and Europe, mak…
Thomas Pallini
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United Airlines is buying 15 supersonic jets that could fly Newark to London in less than 4 hours
Supersonic air travel has been just a dream ever since the Concorde's last flight in 2003. That wil…
Kate Duffy
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The Boom Overture jet is vying to become the first supersonic Air Force One — here's an early look
Aerospace startup Boom Supersonic won a contract to develop a supersonic jet for US government exec…
David Slotnick
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United placed a $3 billion order for 15 supersonic jets. Meet Boom Supersonic's Overture
A rendering of a Boom Overture aircraft in United Airlines colors.Boom Supersonic
Thomas Pallini
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A revival of ultrafast supersonic passenger jet travel is inching closer to reality – take a look at the prototype debuting in October
That era of supersonic flight, unfortunately, is over and at the time of Concorde's demise, nobody …
Thomas Pallini
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Why we haven't had supersonic commercial jets since the Concorde
The Concorde changed the way we traveled 40 years ago. But since its retirement, supersonic planes …
Alexandra Appolonia,Ben Nigh
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NASA moves forward with plans for supersonic planes that could fly from New York to London in 1.5 hours
NASA is working with private companies to come up with designs for commercial supersonic planes. It…
Marianne Guenot
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Here's what happens during a sonic boom
A sonic boom is a loud noise that people on the ground can hear when an aircraft breaks the sound b…