Boom Supersonic's XB-1 broke the sound barrier in March 2024, making a 2029 return of commercial supersonic flight plausible - if an unproven in-house engine delivers.
VectorBoom Supersonic's XB-1 broke the sound barrier in 2024, making it the most credible attempt at commercial supersonic flight since Concorde retired in 2003.
VectorBoom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator broke Mach 1 without afterburner in October 2024, validating the aerodynamic models that underpin the planned Overture supersonic airliner.
VectorBoom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator reached Mach 1.12 in January 2025, marking the most credible progress toward commercial supersonic flight since the Concorde retired in 2003.
VectorBoom Supersonic's XB-1 broke Mach 1 in January 2024, validating key aerodynamics - but the uncertified Symphony engine remains the single open variable in Overture's commercial viability.
VectorBoom Supersonic's Overture aims to bring back supersonic travel at Mach 1.7, but its success hinges entirely on the unproven Symphony engine.
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