Supersonic aircraft

Boom Supersonic Chief Executive Briefs Congress on Sustainable Supersonic Future

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

b'DENVER, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic , the aerospace company building the world\'s fastest and most sustainable supersonic airliner, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Blake Scholl, will testify before the House of Representatives\' Subcommittee on Aviation at a hearing entitled "The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S.

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  • b'DENVER, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic , the aerospace company building the world\'s fastest and most sustainable supersonic airliner, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Blake Scholl, will testify before the House of Representatives\' Subcommittee on Aviation at a hearing entitled "The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S.
  • As the only supersonic aircraft manufacturer, Boom will further inform the Congressional panel on the company\'s efforts to reintroduce safe and sustainable supersonic travel.\n"Supersonic flight will unlock new possibilities for human connection and for business, but this is only possible thanks to the leadership of Congress and the federal government to support emerging aviation technology," said Boom Supersonic Founder & CEO Blake Scholl.
  • Boom is scheduled to start Overture production in 2023 and plans to roll out the first complete aircraft in 2025.
  • Founded in 2014, Boom has assembled a team of over 150 full-time employees who have made contributions to over 220 air and spacecraft programs.

AERION, NETJETS AND FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL TO EXPLORE FUTURE GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

NetJets, the owner and operator of the worlds largest and most diverse private jet fleet, and Aerion will explore NetJets becoming the exclusive business jet operator for the global mobility platform, Aerion ConnectTM.

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  • NetJets, the owner and operator of the worlds largest and most diverse private jet fleet, and Aerion will explore NetJets becoming the exclusive business jet operator for the global mobility platform, Aerion ConnectTM.
  • In collaboration with FlightSafety International, the premier professional aviation training company, Aerion will also develop a supersonic flight training academy for civil, commercial, and military supersonic aircraft.
  • Were excited to bring FSIs signature passion for safety to Aerions training academy, said Brad Thress, CEO of FlightSafety International.
  • NetJets industry-leading scale and business model offer NetJets and its Owners dependable financial sustainability unlike any other in the industry.

Boom Supersonic Rolls Out XB-1 Aircraft with Flight Hardware Components 3D Printed by VELO3D

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

VELO3D , an innovator in digital manufacturing, today announced that Boom Supersonic s XB-1 aircraft includes 21 flight hardware components that were manufactured by VELO3Ds Sapphire 3D metal printer.

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  • VELO3D , an innovator in digital manufacturing, today announced that Boom Supersonic s XB-1 aircraft includes 21 flight hardware components that were manufactured by VELO3Ds Sapphire 3D metal printer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201007005111/en/
    XB-1 will fly with Titanium 3D-printed components, most of which perform critical engine operations.
  • Our partnership with Boom is truly an advancement for the metal AM industry, and XB-1 supersonic aircraft is a game-changer for the aviation industry.
  • Boom Supersonic and VELO3D announced a partnership in 2019 to manufacture complex flight hardware to build XB-1, and ran a series of qualification trials on VELO3Ds Sapphire system .

Aerion Adds Industry Expertise to Support Growth Plans

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

RENO, Nev., July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Supersonic aircraft company, Aerion , the leader in supersonic technology, has announced the appointment of several key executives, bringing decades of industry experience and expertise to support the company's ongoing expansion plans.

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  • RENO, Nev., July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Supersonic aircraft company, Aerion , the leader in supersonic technology, has announced the appointment of several key executives, bringing decades of industry experience and expertise to support the company's ongoing expansion plans.
  • Alessandro brings 12 years of accountancy expertise from management roles at PWC and Embraer and holds CPA, CISA and CFE licenses.
  • With expertise in aerospace industry compliance and contract negotiation, Rachelle St Louis-Vincent joins Aerion from Gulfstream as a key member of the company's in-house Legal and Compliance team.
  • Robert (Bob) Lewisjoins Aerion as Director, System Test Evaluation to build and lead the company's new testing facilities at Aerion Park.

Global Fixed Wing Transport Aircraft Market (2018 to 2027) - Key Players Include Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin & Boeing Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

The "Fixed Wing Transport Aircraft - Global Market Outlook (2018-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Fixed Wing Transport Aircraft - Global Market Outlook (2018-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Fixed-Wing Transport Aircraft Market is poised to grow strong during the forecast period 2018 to 2027.
  • There are various classes of fixed-wing aircraft such as fighter, bombers, transport and maritime patrol aircraft.
  • Some of the key players in global fixed-wing transport aircraft market are Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Bombardier Company, Airbus, Embraer, Shenyang Aircraft, Chengdu Aircraft Industry, Sukhoi, and Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG.

Boom Supersonic Announces First Fully Carbon-Neutral Aircraft Program, XB-1

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Monday, February 24, 2020

Since Booms founding, weve been on a mission to make the world dramatically more accessible through supersonic travel, said Blake Scholl, Founder and CEO of Boom.

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  • Since Booms founding, weve been on a mission to make the world dramatically more accessible through supersonic travel, said Blake Scholl, Founder and CEO of Boom.
  • With our commitment to a carbon-neutral XB-1 test program, were laying the groundwork for a sustainable supersonic future with Overture.
  • With todays announcement, Boom is ushering in a new supersonic era where environmental considerations are essential throughout the aircrafts design, testing and flying.
  • Boom is nearing completion of its XB-1 demonstrator, historys first independently-developed civil supersonic aircraft.

Aerion Supersonic Selects Potez Aéronautique As Supplier In The Development of AS2

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Monday, December 23, 2019

RENO, Nev., Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerion Supersonic , the leader in supersonic technology, today announced it has selected Potez Aronautique to design the doors of the AS2, the first privately built supersonic business jet.

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  • RENO, Nev., Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerion Supersonic , the leader in supersonic technology, today announced it has selected Potez Aronautique to design the doors of the AS2, the first privately built supersonic business jet.
  • "Potez is an incredibly innovative company with decades of proven experience and successful program performance," says Aerion CEO Tom Vice.
  • Aerion, the industry leader in supersonic travel, is pioneering a new generation of efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible supersonic aircraft.
  • Aerion entered into a partnership with Boeing in February 2019 to develop the AS2 and advance the supersonic market.

Aerion Supersonic Announces Agreement with International High-Technology Group, Safran

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

RENO, Nev., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerion Supersonic , the leader in supersonic technology, today announced it has selected Safran , an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets as a major partner for the AS2 supersonic business jet.

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  • RENO, Nev., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerion Supersonic , the leader in supersonic technology, today announced it has selected Safran , an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets as a major partner for the AS2 supersonic business jet.
  • Safran Nacelles will design the AS2 nacelles, includingthe engines' inlets, fan cowl doors and thrust reverserin France.
  • "Safran is a well-known global group that has been designing, developing and manufacturing aircraft equipment for over a century," says Aerion CEO Tom Vice.
  • Aerion, the industry leader in supersonic travel, is pioneering a new generation of efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible supersonic aircraft.

Acclaimed industrial designer, Tim Fagan, joins Aerion Supersonic as chief of interior design for the company's revolutionary supersonic business jet

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Monday, December 2, 2019

RENO, Nev., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Aerion, the leader in supersonic flight, announced today thatTim Faganhas joined Aerion as the company's chief of industrial design and will lead the team for the interior design of the AS2 supersonic business jet.

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  • RENO, Nev., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Aerion, the leader in supersonic flight, announced today thatTim Faganhas joined Aerion as the company's chief of industrial design and will lead the team for the interior design of the AS2 supersonic business jet.
  • Tim is a leading expert in aviation industrial design and an innovator in aircraft interior development.
  • A blend of beautiful design and undeniable iconic style" says Tom Vice, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer for Aerion.
  • Aerion, the industry leader in supersonic travel, is pioneering a new generation of efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible supersonic aircraft.

NASA's Quiet Supersonic Technology Project Passes Major Milestone

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Monday, November 19, 2018

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has officially committed to a development timeline that will lead to the first flight of its X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft in just three years.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has officially committed to a development timeline that will lead to the first flight of its X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft in just three years.
  • "This is a monumental milestone for the project," said Jaiwon Shin, NASA's associate administrator for aeronautics.
  • The supersonic aircraft will be flown above select U.S. communities to measure public perception of the noise data that will help regulators establish new rules for commercial supersonic air travel over land.
  • Management of X-59 QueSST development falls under the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project , part of the Integrated Aviation Systems Program in NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate.