Boom Supersonic announced major milestones across its Overture airliner and Symphony engine programs at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 23, 2024.
The US company unveiled an all-new flight deck for supersonic airliner Overture, designed around pilots and with safety at the forefront.
Boom said the next-generation flight deck builds upon years of learning in aviation safety and is the result of extensive feedback from airline, business, and military pilots.
During the announcement, Boom also demonstrated rapid progress on its Symphony engine, with hardware testing underway. The company claimed that the first full-scale engine core will be operational in just 18 months.
Additionally, Boom announced its full production plan for Symphony, expanding its relationship with StandardAero to include engine assembly and testing at their facility in San Antonio, Texas.
Boom also provided updates on its industry partners, announcing that ATI had joined the Symphony program, while Universal Avionics is coming onboard to support Honeywell on Overture’s flight deck. Boom said it also worked with BAE Systems to integrate Active Control Sidesticks into the Overture flight deck simulator displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow.
“Passengers and airlines are hungry for supersonic flight,” Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, said in a statement.
“Following XB-1’s successful test flight, we’re accelerating. Overture features an all-new flight deck, incorporating extensive pilot feedback, resulting in a flying experience that is both innovative and instantly familiar. Our Symphony engine has quickly progressed through design into hardware rig testing, and with a fully operational engine core on track for next year, our rapid development approach is pacing ahead of schedule,” Scholl added.
