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Ask any pilot, There is simply nothing like the experience of flying. But if becoming a pilot was easy, everyone would do it. A private pilot license alone can take months or years to earn. Beyond…
Drag = Fuel Consumption One of the most vital goals of aerospace engineers is to create minimal disturbance to the air flowing around the aircraft. For supersonic aircraft, this is paramount. When…
It wasn’t long ago that people believed the sound barrier was a physical barrier, a real yet invisible wall. Until Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier on October 14, 1947, it was a commonly-held…
As Boom’s tenth hire — and its first female employee — Erin Young knows what it’s like to take on a challenge. Young, an engineer who joined the company three years ago, is the lead of mechanical…
Flying at high speeds is a dream that millions of people around the world share. Not only is it a thrill to imagine traveling at supersonic speeds or even hypersonic speeds, it’s also tempting to…
“Whenever we face a decision between safety and schedule, safety comes first. As a company, we’re cultivating a safety-first culture, and that’s something that will serve us well moving into the…
Many kids grow up with a love of watching airplanes. Nick Sheryka, Boom’s Principal Flight Test Engineer, turned that love into a life-long adventure. Story by Nick Sheryka, Boom Principal Flight…
It’s been 50 years since the first Concorde aircraft took to the airways. During that time, aerospace engineering has advanced with a speed that would thrill even the original Concorde team. We’re…
Fifty years ago, passengers viewed air travel as an integral part of the most luxurious vacations. Dressed to the nines, these frequent flyers enjoyed catered meals, happy hours, and live…
