Welcome to Up to Speed, a monthly recap of news from Boom Supersonic. This month, we look at how the Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina continues toward construction completion, which is quickly approaching. Also coming up, the Farnborough International Airshow is under two months away. We’ll be at the Boom chalet with special guests, including former Chief Concorde Pilot for British Airways, Mike Bannister. We explored how vacations, both go-to destinations and bucket list locations, will be reshaped onboard Overture. Finally, we shared how Overture can create a global playing field and will give true meaning to World Champions across athletic leagues.
Overture Superfactory Construction Progresses
This month, the Overture Superfactory continues toward its construction completion, which will be commemorated by a ribbon-cutting event later this Spring. Recent updates to the first supersonic airliner factory in the United States include lighting installation, office finishing, and signage application to the building exterior. Follow along on our live blog for progress updates from groundbreaking through to now.
Supersonic Takes Flight at Farnborough International Airshow
With just under two months until the Farnborough International Airshow, preparations are in full swing for Boom’s presence at the world’s largest gathering of the aerospace, aviation, and defense industries. Among Boom’s special guests this year will be former Chief Concorde Pilot for British Airways, Mike Bannister, who flew more hours on Concorde than any other pilot. Learn more about Mike’s thoughts on the future of supersonic flight here.
Travel Trends will be Reshaped by Supersonic Flight
Summer travel season is here. While international cities have consistently topped the must-visit list for travelers, flight time remains a key consideration. Supersonic flight onboard Overture can reshape where people vacation and turn bucket list locations into routine destinations by cutting flight times nearly in half. Read more here.
Overture Changes the Game
Imagine a future where world champions are exactly that—the undisputed best team on the planet. As professional sports leagues and teams look to expand their appeal globally, supersonic flight can offer game-changing advantages. For U.S.-based teams, travel to Europe can be faster than a cross-country flight is today. See how supersonic flight can change the global playing field here.
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