Boom Supersonic reveals new design for Overture

At this year's Farnborough Air Show, Boom Supersonic revealed the final design of its Overture supersonic airliner, as well as a strategic partnership with Northrop-Grumman. The redesign is the result of 26 million hours of computer simulations, 51 full design iterations and five windtunnel tests.

The Overture will be a 65-80 passenger jet, with four wing mounted engines that will enable the aircraft to fly up to 1.7 Mach over water and just below 1 Mach over land. It will have an automated noise reduction system, ensuring the Overture can fly with the same noise-level as non-supersonic aircraft. Production of the Overture is set to begin in 2024, roll-out in 2025, first flight in 2026 and entry into commercial service in 2029. Today, Boom has 70 orders and commitments from Japan Airlines and United Airlines.

The strategic partnership with Northrop-Grumman will focus on developing the Overture, together with the US Air Force, for military use.

Illustration by Boom Supersonic.