The Science

In Mach cutoff, the sonic boom refracts in the atmosphere and
 never reaches the ground. Exact speeds and altitude vary based on atmospheric conditions.

Boomless Supersonic Travel

Boomless Cruise on Overture enables up to 50% faster speeds over land and 2X speed over water.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much faster will boomless flights be?

When in Boomless Cruise, speeds are 40-50% faster than conventional airliners. This means a flight from New York to Los Angeles can be up to 90 minutes shorter. Hybrid routes with overland and overwater segments, such as Chicago to Frankfurt, will also see incremental time savings.

Overture’s advanced autopilot will continuously optimize speed for Boomless Cruise based on real-time atmospheric conditions. Boomless Cruise is possible at speeds up to Mach 1.3, with typical speed between Mach 1.1 and 1.2.


How does Boomless Cruise work?

What design features do XB-1 and Overture incorporate to enable boomless operation?

Unlike “low boom” designs, Boomless Cruise does not require extensive aircraft shaping. Instead, it relies on the ability to break the sound barrier at a high enough altitude where the boom refracts harmlessly away from the ground.

On Overture, Boomless Cruise is specifically enabled by the Symphony engines. These engines feature enhanced transonic performance compared to commercially derived engines, allowing Overture to efficiently transition to supersonic speeds at altitudes above 30,000 feet.

Additionally, Boomless Cruise is enabled by an advanced autopilot which uses current weather conditions and software algorithms to automatically select the optimal speed for Boomless Cruise.


Does this mean Overture is a low boom aircraft?

How does Boomless Cruise affect fuel efficiency?

Was Concorde capable of Boomless Cruise?

What are example flight times?

Do regulations currently permit Boomless Cruise?

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