Radio Hangar explores Boom Supersonic's XB-1, the Symphony Engine, and Whether a Startup Can Really Bring the Passenger Jet Back Through the Sound Barrier.
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 broke Mach 1 on private funding in early 2024, reigniting the case for commercial supersonic travel after the Concorde's 2003 retirement.
Boom Supersonic is closer than any company since Concorde to reviving commercial supersonic travel, but financing gaps and an aggressive 2029 timeline warrant careful scrutiny.
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator is flying but the startup still faces massive engine, regulatory, and economic hurdles before Overture can enter service.