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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Marks Return of Civilian Supersonic Travel

1/30/2025

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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator soared through the skies on January 28, 2025, achieving a thrilling Mach 1.122 during its inaugural supersonic flight at Mojave Air & Space Port. This groundbreaking moment signals the exciting return of civilian supersonic travel after a 20-year hiatus. To further this vision, Boom is building a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, for its upcoming airliner, Overture.

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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator soared through the skies on January 28, 2025, achieving a thrilling Mach 1.122 during its inaugural supersonic flight at Mojave Air & Space Port. This groundbreaking moment signals the exciting return of civilian supersonic travel after a 20-year hiatus. To further this vision, Boom is building a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, for its upcoming airliner, Overture.