XB-1
History’s first independently developed supersonic jet
XB-1 is paving the way for mainstream supersonic travel by demonstrating the key technologies for safe and efficient high-speed flight.
Boom lands on TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2021 List
TIME ranks Boom’s XB-1 demonstrator among innovations making the world better by changing how we live, based on originality, creativity, efficacy, ambition, and impact.
BLAKE SCHOLL
Boom CEO
OCTOBER 07, 2020
XB-1 supersonic rollout
Watch the complete rollout of Boom’s supersonic demonstrator, learn about the innovative technology behind supersonic travel, and enjoy presentations from Boom’s leaders, engineers, test pilots, and more.
The reveal
Skip to the best part. See XB-1 revealed for the first time.
Paving the way for faster travel
NASA astronauts Captain Robert "Hoot" Gibson and Major General Charlie Bolden discuss the historical significance of XB-1.
Training for supersonic speed
Leaders of Boom’s Flight Test team share a tour of the avionics lab and talk the rigors of first flight preparations.
Making the vision a reality
LinkedIn co-founder and early Boom investor, Reid Hoffman, and former CTO of Lockheed Martin and Boom advisor, Dr. Ray O. Johnson highlight the importance of XB-1 for the future of travel.
XB-1 up-close
Every feature of this aircraft is optimized for supersonic performance. Explore each of these key components.
Meet the team
Chief Engineer Greg Krauland shares a behind-the-scenes look at the design of XB-1.
JULIE VALK
VP of Programs & Operations
XB-1 Learnings for Overture
VP of Programs and Operations, Julie Valk, details the value of the XB-1 program for Overture’s continued development.
