FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Flying supersonic
Why supersonic flight?
We believe that life is better lived in person. Our mission at Boom is to make the world dramatically more accessible. Sustainable supersonic travel enables three-day business trips to become one-day hops, long distance relationships to thrive, and humanitarian missions to save more lives.
The shift from the age of propeller planes to the Jet Age proved that faster travel not only saves time, but also has second and third order benefits. Getting to your destination faster is not just a matter of time savings, it can be the difference between going and not going. Before the Jet Age, few went to Hawaii—and it was the speed of the jet that transformed Hawaii into the thriving destination it is today. The Jet Age enabled The Beatles’ World Tour and doing business across the globe for brands like Nike. Flights onboard Overture will cut travel times in half, ushering in the next era of faster travel.
Questions by topic
Flying supersonic
- Is Boom an airline? What airlines will be operating Overture?
- What will the onboard experience be like?
- How much will tickets cost?
Aircraft
- What is the difference between Overture and XB-1?
- Will Overture use afterburners like Concorde?
- What kind of certification will Overture receive?
- Will your aircraft be offered as a private jet?
Supersonic economics
- Why did it take so long to bring supersonic flight back after Concorde?
- How will Boom succeed from a business and economic perspective when Concorde failed?
Noise levels
- How is Boom dealing with the sonic boom?
- What about takeoff noise?
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