At the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Boom Supersonic made significant strides in its Overture, Symphony, and XB-1 programs. The company unveiled an all-new flight deck for its Overture supersonic airliner, which is designed around pilots and prioritizes safety. This flight deck, which has been developed with extensive feedback from airline, business, and military pilots, features advanced automation, envelope protection, and a force-feedback system that allows pilots to physically feel how the airplane is flying.
Today at @FIAFarnborough, we announced several major milestones across our Overture, Symphony, and XB-1 programs. This included the unveiling of Overture’s flight deck, Symphony’s rapid advancement into engine testing, and XB-1’s progress toward supersonic flight. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/11UApi9tBs
— Boom Supersonic (@boomaero) July 23, 2024
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In addition to the flight deck, Boom Supersonic also demonstrated rapid progress on its Symphony engine. The company has begun hardware testing and expects the first full-scale engine core to be operational in just 18 months. To support the development of the Symphony engine, Boom has expanded its partnership with StandardAero, which will now assemble and test engines at its facility in San Antonio, Texas.
Boom also provided updates on its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator, which is on track for its second flight. The company has been testing and confirming the aircraft's performance and handling qualities in preparation for this milestone.
Overall, Boom Supersonic's announcements at the Farnborough International Airshow highlight the company's commitment to accelerating the return of supersonic travel. With the Overture airliner and Symphony engine programs making significant progress, and the XB-1 demonstrator preparing for its second flight, Boom is on track to bring supersonic flight back to the skies.