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XB-1, the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet, was officially unveiled on October 7th, 2020. This historic event marked a pivotal turning point for the future of travel, by…
Weight on Wheels. For the XB-1 team, the moment for weight on wheels came on a recent Saturday in the hangar. After close to a year of housing the aircraft in a “cradle” structure, the team…
Rollout is a key milestone in an aircraft’s build, outmatched only by first flight. It’s a thrill to see the assembled aircraft for the first time, and also a pivotal time for the aircraft…
The United States’ most senior government executives may gain a significant travel upgrade, as a result of a contract between Boom and the United States Air Force. Boom was recently awarded a…
In the pursuit of speed, humans invented steamships, railroads, airplanes, and jet planes, accelerating transport with each invention. Today, it is now possible to reach almost any corner of the…
Boom began as a vision to make the world dramatically more accessible. Inspired by Concorde’s technology and the human connection enabled by faster flight, the company set out to build a new era…
On October 7, 2020, Boom will unveil XB-1 to the world. With rollout right around the corner, here’s an inside look at three recently completed milestones that span from tip to tail. Avionics…
Chief Test Pilot Bill Shoemaker sat in XB-1’s open-faced simulator, preparing for “take-off.” “Left throttle coming up.” His voice echoed through Boom’s control room, as he ran through the motions…
The first time the public sees a fully-assembled aircraft is more than an event. When a new aircraft rolls out of the hangar, it embodies technological breakthroughs and advancements in aerospace.…
