In a significant advancement for aviation, Boom Supersonic’s experimental aircraft, the XB-1, successfully completed its first supersonic flight. The historic flight took place on January 27, 2025, and it marked a new chapter in the development of supersonic travel. The XB-1 reached a speed exceeding Mach 1, crossing the sound barrier near the Mojave Desert in California. CEO Blake Scholl expressed his excitement about the flight, stating, “We just made history with the first supersonic flight of a new generation of aircraft. This is a critical step towards our mission to make the world dramatically more accessible.” The XB-1 is a one-third scale prototype of Boom’s intended airliner, the Overture, which aims to carry passengers at supersonic speeds over long distances. The aircraft’s successful maiden flight comes after several years of development and testing, and its exciting performance paves the way for the future of commercial supersonic travel. The Overture is expected to begin commercial operations by the end of the decade with plans to connect cities like New York and London in just over three hours. As the industry looks towards reducing travel times, the successful flight of the XB-1 serves as a critical indicator of Boom Supersonic’s potential to revolutionize air travel in the coming years.
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Jet Achieves Milestone: First Supersonic Flight
