The first American supersonic airliner factory, located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

XB-1’s engine intakes slow supersonic air to subsonic speeds, efficiently converting kinetic energy into pressure energy, allowing conventional jet engines to power XB-1 from takeoff through supersonic flight.

Manufacturing the Supersonic Future Completed in June 2024, the Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina is where Overture will be assembled and delivered to Boom’s airline partners. Learn More

XB-1: The World’s First Independently Developed Supersonic Jet . XB-1 is a piloted demonstrator aircraft built to prove key technologies and materials for efficient supersonic flight.

Mar 22, 2024 · MOJAVE, CA and DENVER, March 22, 2024 — Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to ...

Mar 22, 2024 · Today, Boom announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, Boom’s supersonic airliner, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced ...

Through innovation and collaboration, United and Boom are realizing a shared mission to connect the world safely and sustainably. At speeds twice as fast as today’s passenger jets, United’s new Overture fleet will open countless possibilities for new experiences and human connection.

Jul 19, 2022 · It will fly Mach 1.7 over water with a range of 4,250 nautical miles. Its design elements are expertly engineered for peak supersonic performance, and it will go into production in 2024. Here’s a deeper look at some of the key updates. Overture Specifications. Cruise speed: Mach 1.7 supersonic, Mach 0.94 subsonic; Range: 4,250nm with full payload

Jun 20, 2023 · Boom Supersonic is transforming air travel with Overture, the world’s fastest airliner, optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability. Serving both civil and government markets, Overture will fly at twice the speed of today’s airliners and is designed to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Jun 17, 2024 · Boom plans to build an additional assembly line, scaling to produce 66 supersonic airliners annually. The Overture Superfactory campus will also include a delivery center where airlines including United Airlines, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines will receive their supersonic aircraft.