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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Achieves Historic Silent Mach 1.12 Flight

2/11/2025

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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft soared to new heights on January 28, 2025, achieving its inaugural supersonic flight at Mach 1.12, all while maintaining silence—thanks to the innovative Mach cutoff technology. This groundbreaking feat paves the way for the upcoming Overture airliner, promising to revolutionize air travel with dramatically reduced flight times.

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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft soared to new heights on January 28, 2025, achieving its inaugural supersonic flight at Mach 1.12, all while maintaining silence—thanks to the innovative Mach cutoff technology. This groundbreaking feat paves the way for the upcoming Overture airliner, promising to revolutionize air travel with dramatically reduced flight times.