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Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Promises Eco-Friendly Flights

4/30/2025

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On February 10, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 test jet soared over the Mojave Desert, shattering the sound barrier without a sonic boom, a groundbreaking achievement for overland travel. Captured by NASA's Schlieren photography, this milestone propels Boom's vision for the Overture commercial airliner, promising a future of faster and more eco-friendly flights.

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On February 10, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 test jet soared over the Mojave Desert, shattering the sound barrier without a sonic boom, a groundbreaking achievement for overland travel. Captured by NASA's Schlieren photography, this milestone propels Boom's vision for the Overture commercial airliner, promising a future of faster and more eco-friendly flights.