Successful Flight of the XB-1 Supersonic Jet

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Boom announces the successful first flight of the XB-1 supersonic jet, providing the foundation for the supersonic airliner, Overture.

The inaugural flight of Boom’s XB-1 demonstrator marks a major milestone toward the return of supersonic travel. The experimental aircraft safely and successfully executed its first flight.

The XB-1, which did not break the sound barrier, completed a 12-minute sub-sonic test flight at the Mojave Air and Space Port in Mojave, CA., flown by XB-1 Chief Test Pilot Bill “Doc” Shoemaker.

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Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg flew the T-38 chase aircraft which monitored XB-1 in the air.

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Two decades after Concorde’s retirement, the first flight of XB-1 marks the return of a civil supersonic aircraft to the skies.

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It paves the way for the revival of mainstream supersonic travel onboard Overture, Boom’s sustainable supersonic airliner.

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Bill “Doc” Shoemaker, Chief Test Pilot for Boom Supersonic, said:

“Everyone on the XB-1 team should be incredibly proud of this achievement. It has been a privilege to share this journey with so many dedicated and talented professionals. The experience we have gained in reaching this milestone will be invaluable to Boom’s revival of supersonic travel.”

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