Boom Supersonic

From design to in-flight performance, the XB-1 team saw it all. “The coolest part about working on XB-1, to me, is being able to see the full design lifecycle of the aircraft.”—Jonathan Young, Fuel System Engineer

🚨🎙https://lnkd.in/dSVPuyy4 Boom Supersonic has been (deservedly) in the news lately for not only achieving supersonic flight, but even managing to do so without an audible sonic boom. Hear Blake Scholl explain why he even thought to attempt to revive passenger supersonic flight... and how his team pulled off boomless cruise.

Aviation history is never made alone. It’s built on sacrifice, dedication, and the unwavering support of our extended Boom family. In the words of Boom Advisor and former Chief Engineer Gregory Krauland, thank you to everyone who supported our crew as we chased our dreams.

Speed is the name of the game for the XB-1 team. “One of my favorite moments on the program so far was finally going fast enough that Geppetto had to push the throttles forward into afterburner.”—Adam Whitmarsh Loads & Dynamics Engineer

Why do we think supersonic flight will work on Boom Supersonic Overture at scale when it never did on Concorde? Here's the business case for a renaissance in supersonic flight—and a never-seen-before aspect of Overture's design.

“XB-1 broke the sound barrier three times during its first supersonic flight—without an audible boom. This confirms what we’ve long believed: supersonic travel can be affordable, sustainable, and friendly to those onboard and on the ground. With this success, we’re bringing Boomless Cruise to Overture, unlocking faster travel on even more routes.”—Boom Founder & CEO Blake Scholl

At Boom Supersonic, we're not just advancing the future of air travel - we're building a world-class team of engineers, designers and business professionals. Start the Best Work of Your Career at Boom. We're actively hiring for: - Director of Finance - Mass Properties Engineer - 3D Visualization Lead - Principal Communication Designer Find out more here - https://lnkd.in/g9UdZ48J

We're hiring engineers for Overture and its Symphony engine—but also a handful of creatives and in finance. Want to go all-in on the future of flight? https://lnkd.in/d4Bf6Y-g

The best seat in the house, brought to you by the XB-1 team. During the XB-1 flight test program, our team adapted a $500 Starlink Mini antenna to live stream from our Northrop T-38 chase aircraft. With Ruslan Pshichenko (and the antenna) in the backseat, everyone watched flights in real-time. Take a deep dive into how we deployed Starlink during XB-1 flight tests with Nick Sheryka here: https://lnkd.in/ebhhdCrm

Did you spot the new drag-reducing material on XB-1’s aft underbelly? It’s inspired by sharkskin. We tested it in collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Air Force Operational Energy office. Here’s how the material—designed by MicroTau—can potentially reduce fuel consumption and operating costs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ex4SPBFS