FULL VIDEO: XB-1 FLIGHT TWO “XB-1 had a fantastic second flight this morning. Initial results indicate we’ve successfully resolved the findings from Flight One and are excited to continue flight testing on the path to supersonic flight. I’m proud of the team. Today’s flight is another step toward the return of supersonic passenger travel.” - Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic. Learn more about XB-1’s second flight and progress toward supersonic flight here: https://lnkd.in/ewKDNGd2
Boom Supersonic
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Centennial, CO 172,485 followers
Building the world's fastest airliner, Overture — optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability.
About us
Boom Supersonic is redefining commercial flight by bringing supersonic flight back to the skies with Overture. This historic commercial airliner is designed and committed to industry-leading standards of speed, safety, and sustainability. Boom’s vision is to bring families, businesses, and cultures closer together through supersonic travel and make the world dramatically more accessible. Founded in 2014, Boom has assembled a team of over 150 full-time employees who have made contributions to over 220 air and spacecraft programs. For more information, please visit https://boomsupersonic.com.
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http://boomsupersonic.com
External link for Boom Supersonic
- Industry
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Centennial, CO
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
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12876 E Adam Aircraft Cir
Centennial, CO 80112, US
Employees at Boom Supersonic
Updates
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XB-1 executed its second flight today–flight objectives achieved: ✅Landing gear was retracted and extended for the first time, which is typical of second test flights. ✅A new digital stability augmentation system – or roll damper – was demonstrated for the first time. ✅Tufting was applied to the right wing to verify aerodynamic characteristics. Read more about XB-1’s second flight here: https://lnkd.in/ewKDNGd2
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BREAKING: XB-1 has completed its second flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. XB-1 retracted and extended its landing gear for the first time, successfully demonstrated a new digital stability augmentation system, and used tufting to assess wing aerodynamics. We continue to target year-end for XB-1’s first supersonic flight. Keep your eyes on Boom’s channels to see video of XB-1 in-air soon and read more on XB-1’s second flight here: https://lnkd.in/ewKDNGd2
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Show us your most creative supersonic livery styling. We'll turn the winning designs into full Overture renders like this! You have until Monday, August 26 to enter. Full details, including design templates, here: https://lnkd.in/eQ77kgjs
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No, this isn’t actually Overture’s livery. This is inspiration for you to show us YOUR supersonic designs. Choose from four livery design categories, like Best Retro Look. Share your design to win an Overture model. Full details, including downloadable design templates, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eQ77kgjs
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TONIGHT at 7pm ET / 4pm PT! Founder and CEO Blake Scholl and the Symphony propulsion team answer your questions about the engine that will power the future of flight. Join the live #AMA on X: https://lnkd.in/eWZ8pmvX
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This Overture could use some color and we want to see your supersonic styling. Choose from four livery design categories, like Best Retro or Most Original. Share your air-craftsmanship to win an Overture model. Full details, including downloadable design templates, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eQ77kgjs
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Happy #NationalAviationDay, celebrated each year on Orville Wright’s birthday. We asked Boom pilots to share their top fly-in destinations–from hair-raising routes to backcountry adventures. Read their stories here: https://lnkd.in/eeJU9bHG
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Symphony is the purpose-built turbofan optimized for supersonic flight. What are the unique considerations for an engine that powers travel that is 2X faster? Find out as founder and CEO Blake Scholl hosts an #AMA joined by Boom’s propulsion team. This Tuesday on X at 7pm ET / 4pm PT.
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