It’s nearly 20 years since the world-renowned Concorde flew for the last time. While some companies aspire to bring back supersonic travel, it has yet to happen.
Colorado-based Boom Supersonic is taking major steps to turn this pipe dream into a reality. Indeed, the start-up recently revealed the latest design of its Overture supersonic jet, which it says could fly from New York to London in 3.5 hours.
Details were revealed at the Farnborough International Air Show in July during a press conference that also announced new agreements with Northrop Grumman and other major aerospace suppliers.
The updated design features a fourth engine, contoured fuselage and gull wings.
Image credit: Boom Clouds
Boom Supersonic’s president and chief business officer, Kathy Savitt, said the refined design...