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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.

NASA to Observe Day of Remembrance, Host Employee Safety Town Hall

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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Traditionally held on the fourth Thursday in January each year, NASA Day of Remembrance will commemorate the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia.

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  • Traditionally held on the fourth Thursday in January each year, NASA Day of Remembrance will commemorate the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia.
  • NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and Associate Administrator Jim Free also will host a town hall at the agency's headquarters in Washington at 1 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
  • In a dialogue with employees, the leaders will highlight how NASA safety is the cornerstone to achieving mission success.
  • The town hall will air live on the NASA+ streaming service.

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.

Aero Turbine Selected to Provide Aircraft Engine Maintenance by U.S. Air Force

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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STOCKTON, Calif., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aero Turbine, Inc. (ATI), a leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, announced today that it was awarded a [sole-source] prime contract to perform component overhaul services for the United States Air Force (USAF) under the Management of Items Subject to Repair (MISTR) program. The total estimated value, for the first two years of this ten-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract is $84 million.

Key Points: 
  • Under this contract, Aero Turbine will continue to provide depot-level repair for all internal components of the J85 engine to extend aircraft service life expectancy and ensure the safe and reliable operation of T-38 training aircraft.
  • "We are proud to maintain the T-38 and help the U.S. Air Force train the next generation of military aviators," said Jim Simpkins, Chief Executive Officer of Aero Turbine.
  • Historically, Aero Turbine has accelerated production to support this important program, and we look forward to strengthening our great working relationship with Tinker Air Force Base."
  • This latest contract award represents the third time that Aero Turbine has won the J85 MISTR Program as the prime.

NASA Observes Day of Remembrance Ahead of Columbia 20th Anniversary

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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This year's NASA Day of Remembrance precedes the 20th anniversary of the Columbia accident on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Key Points: 
  • This year's NASA Day of Remembrance precedes the 20th anniversary of the Columbia accident on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
  • The town hall will stream live on NASA TV, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
  • "NASA's Day of Remembrance is about pausing, remembering, and uplifting the legacies of the NASA family who gave their lives to advance the cause of discovery.
  • Additional various agency centers also will hold observances for NASA Day of Remembrance.

Hypersonic is Not Just for Defense and Space, but a Necessity in Saving Lives

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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By the time the organs reach the patient it is too late for a successful transplant.

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  • By the time the organs reach the patient it is too late for a successful transplant.
  • This is a loss that has been tolerated worldwide as an option was never there until now.
  • SES has successfully tested its turbo-ram jet in 2021 and further testing with multiple fuels including hydrogen were completed in 2022.
  • SES is also building the worlds first full scale high temperature (1420 C, 2588 F) wing bending test facility.

Red 6 Is Awarded Additional U.S. Air Force Contract

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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MIAMI, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Red 6, a revolutionary technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training, is proud to announce it has been awarded a contract fromTactical Funding Increase (TACFI),an implementation of the U.S. Air Force SBIR/STTR Supplemental Funding Pilot Program.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Red 6, a revolutionary technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training, is proud to announce it has been awarded a contract fromTactical Funding Increase (TACFI),an implementation of the U.S. Air Force SBIR/STTR Supplemental Funding Pilot Program.
  • "We continue to be encouraged by the U.S. Air Force'sconfidence inboth the Red 6solution andourmission to revolutionize training for our warfighter," said Daniel Robinson, Founder and CEO of Red 6.
  • Thisaward was granted in support of the continued integration of ATARS into the Air Force T-38 Talon.
  • We're excited to see continued investment in this arena," said Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force Commander.

Insights on the Military Training Aircraft Global Market to 2030 - Featuring Diamond Aircraft Industries, Embraer and BAE Systems Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 25, 2021
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Moreover, the introduction of various new fighter aircraft by manufacturers, worldwide, may lead to countries requiring trainer aircraft, in order to train their pilots.

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, the introduction of various new fighter aircraft by manufacturers, worldwide, may lead to countries requiring trainer aircraft, in order to train their pilots.
  • The future trainer aircraft are anticipated to provide pilot training for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and New Generation Fighter (NGF) programs.
  • In addition, India is in the line to conduct the first flight for its homegrown HTT 40 basic trainer aircraft.
  • The increasing number of deliveries of fighter aircraft is likely to lead to the US procuring more trainer aircraft.