Boom Supersonic
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Boom Supersonic develops supersonic passenger aircraft for commercial aviation. The company's flagship product, Overture, is designed to fly at Mach 1.7 with capacity for 64-80 passengers and range exceeding 4,250 nautical miles. It incorporates sustainable aviation fuel compatibility and aims to reduce emissions compared to subsonic jets on select routes. Target customers include airlines such as United Airlines and American Airlines, which have placed orders totaling over 130 aircraft. Boom has raised over $700 million in funding from investors including Y Combinator Continuity, Tiger Global, and 8VC. The company operates a factory in Greensboro, North Carolina, for Overture production and conducts flight testing with its XB-1 demonstrator. Founder Blake Scholl previously worked at Amazon on Kindle development. Boom holds FAA certifications and partnerships with suppliers like Honeywell for propulsion systems.

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