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Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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MOJAVE, Calif. and DENVER, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.

Key Points: 
  • Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.
  • "Today, XB-1 took flight in the same hallowed airspace where the Bell X-1 first broke the sound barrier in 1947," said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.
  • XB-1 was flown by Boom Chief Test Pilot Bill "Doc" Shoemaker and Test Pilot Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg flew the T-38 chase aircraft which monitored the flight.
  • Supersonic intakes: XB-1's engine intakes slow supersonic air to subsonic speeds, efficiently converting kinetic energy into pressure energy, allowing conventional jet engines to power XB-1 from takeoff through supersonic flight.

Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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MOJAVE, Calif. and DENVER, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.

Key Points: 
  • Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.
  • "Today, XB-1 took flight in the same hallowed airspace where the Bell X-1 first broke the sound barrier in 1947," said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.
  • XB-1 was flown by Boom Chief Test Pilot Bill "Doc" Shoemaker and Test Pilot Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg flew the T-38 chase aircraft which monitored the flight.
  • Supersonic intakes: XB-1's engine intakes slow supersonic air to subsonic speeds, efficiently converting kinetic energy into pressure energy, allowing conventional jet engines to power XB-1 from takeoff through supersonic flight.

Boom Supersonic Announces New Aircraft, Engine, and Investment Milestones

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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DENVER, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, announced today multiple milestones across the Overture airliner, Symphony engine, and XB-1 supersonic demonstrator programs. The company also confirmed closing of an investment round, including a strategic investment from the NEOM Investment Fund (NIF). Boom's total funding to date now exceeds $700 million.

Key Points: 
  • The company also confirmed closing of an investment round, including a strategic investment from the NEOM Investment Fund (NIF).
  • "Our goal is to bring the world closer together through faster flights," said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.
  • Announced on October 24, the NEOM Investment Fund is the strategic investment arm of NEOM, the sustainable regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia.
  • The NIF investment now takes Boom's total funding from investment and other capital sources to more than $700 million.

Boom Supersonic Announces New Aircraft, Engine, and Investment Milestones

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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DENVER, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, announced today multiple milestones across the Overture airliner, Symphony engine, and XB-1 supersonic demonstrator programs. The company also confirmed closing of an investment round, including a strategic investment from the NEOM Investment Fund (NIF). Boom's total funding to date now exceeds $700 million.

Key Points: 
  • The company also confirmed closing of an investment round, including a strategic investment from the NEOM Investment Fund (NIF).
  • "Our goal is to bring the world closer together through faster flights," said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.
  • Announced on October 24, the NEOM Investment Fund is the strategic investment arm of NEOM, the sustainable regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia.
  • The NIF investment now takes Boom's total funding from investment and other capital sources to more than $700 million.

Boom Supersonic Advances Flight Preparations for XB-1

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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DENVER, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced it has completed several key milestones for XB-1, Boom's technology demonstrator aircraft. XB-1 leverages 60 years of progress in airplane technologies like carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, and digitally-optimized aerodynamics to enable sustainable supersonic travel.

Key Points: 
  • XB-1 leverages 60 years of progress in airplane technologies like carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, and digitally-optimized aerodynamics to enable sustainable supersonic travel.
  • Earlier this year, XB-1 was moved from the company's hangar in Centennial, Colorado to the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California to continue preparations for flight.
  • "The recent progress made towards XB-1's first flight reflects the team's collective efforts to build and safely fly the world's first independently developed supersonic jet," said Blake Scholl, Boom Supersonic's founder and CEO.
  • The test pilots also maintain flight proficiency in a T-38 trainer aircraft, the same aircraft that will be used as a chase plane for all flight tests of XB-1.

Boom Supersonic Advances Flight Preparations for XB-1

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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DENVER, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced it has completed several key milestones for XB-1, Boom's technology demonstrator aircraft. XB-1 leverages 60 years of progress in airplane technologies like carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, and digitally-optimized aerodynamics to enable sustainable supersonic travel.

Key Points: 
  • XB-1 leverages 60 years of progress in airplane technologies like carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, and digitally-optimized aerodynamics to enable sustainable supersonic travel.
  • Earlier this year, XB-1 was moved from the company's hangar in Centennial, Colorado to the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California to continue preparations for flight.
  • "The recent progress made towards XB-1's first flight reflects the team's collective efforts to build and safely fly the world's first independently developed supersonic jet," said Blake Scholl, Boom Supersonic's founder and CEO.
  • The test pilots also maintain flight proficiency in a T-38 trainer aircraft, the same aircraft that will be used as a chase plane for all flight tests of XB-1.

Loyal Appoints Blake Scholl to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Loyal , a biotech company developing the world’s first drugs intended to extend the healthy lifespan of dogs, announced today that Blake Scholl has joined as an Independent Director.

Key Points: 
  • Loyal , a biotech company developing the world’s first drugs intended to extend the healthy lifespan of dogs, announced today that Blake Scholl has joined as an Independent Director.
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    Loyal appoints Blake Scholl to Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Blake Scholl is the Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic , the company building the world’s fastest airliner.
  • Prior to founding Boom in 2014, Blake held leadership roles at Amazon and Groupon and co-founded mobile technology startup Kima Labs.
  • Blake joins existing Board of Directors Laura Deming of The Longevity Fund and Celine Halioua, and Board Observers Josh Kopelman of First Round Capital and Greg Rosen of Box Group.

Boom Supersonic and Ministry of Supply Launch First-Ever Supersonic Travel Capsule Collection

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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DENVER, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the aerospace company building the world's fastest airliner, optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability, has announced a collaboration with Ministry of Supply, the MIT-founded apparel company that uses science to create comfortable, innovative and sustainable workleisure clothing. The exclusive capsule collection is inspired by a supersonic future where travel time is halved, sustainability is the standard, and comfort is always in style.

Key Points: 
  • The exclusive capsule collection is inspired by a supersonic future where travel time is halved, sustainability is the standard, and comfort is always in style.
  • "At Boom, our mission is to make the world dramatically more accessible," said Bob Stohrer, Chief Marketing Officer for Boom Supersonic.
  • The Boom x Ministry of Supply Supersonic Capsule is an exclusive six-piece branded 'system'designed for those on the move.
  • The limited-edition supersonic travel capsule collection is available now at Ministry of Supply , while quantities remain.

Boom Supersonic and American Express Launch Strategic Partnership to Bring Exclusive Experiences to American Express® Card Members

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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DENVER, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest and most sustainable supersonic airliner, today announced a multi-year partnership with American Express. This partnership extends to American Express Card Members who will have first-hand access to curated and immersive aviation experiences that showcase Overture, the flagship sustainable supersonic airliner from Boom.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership extends to American Express Card Members who will have first-hand access to curated and immersive aviation experiences that showcase Overture, the flagship sustainable supersonic airliner from Boom.
  • "Together we'll also give American Express Card Members unique access to Overture once launched and what promises to be a transformational passenger experience."
  • To launch the partnership, American Express Platinum Card Members will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for a bespoke experience designedby Boomat the world-famous Farnborough International Airshow in July 2022.
  • "We're thrilled to launch this partnership with Boom Supersonic," said Dean Robbins, Vice President of Global Travel and Gift Card Partnerships at American Express.

Boom Supersonic and American Express Launch Strategic Partnership to Bring Exclusive Experiences to American Express® Card Members

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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DENVER, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest and most sustainable supersonic airliner, today announced a multi-year partnership with American Express. This partnership extends to American Express Card Members who will have first-hand access to curated and immersive aviation experiences that showcase Overture, the flagship sustainable supersonic airliner from Boom.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership extends to American Express Card Members who will have first-hand access to curated and immersive aviation experiences that showcase Overture, the flagship sustainable supersonic airliner from Boom.
  • "Together we'll also give American Express Card Members unique access to Overture once launched and what promises to be a transformational passenger experience."
  • To launch the partnership, American Express Platinum Card Members will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for a bespoke experience designedby Boomat the world-famous Farnborough International Airshow in July 2022.
  • "We're thrilled to launch this partnership with Boom Supersonic," said Dean Robbins, Vice President of Global Travel and Gift Card Partnerships at American Express.