STORIESNov 13, 2025The Hidden Pilot Problem That Could Make or Break Boom's Supersonic JetAeroXplorer recently spoke with Tristan Brandenburg, Boom Supersonic's Chief Test Pilot. In conversation, it became evident that in the months leading up to Overture's rollout, one of Boom's most complex challenges might not be in the wind tunnel, but in the cockpit.Read More →
STORIESOct 29, 2025Boom Supersonic Suggests Business Jets Could Be in Its FutureAeroXplorer had the privilege of speaking with Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg, Chief Test Pilot at Boom Supersonic. In conversation, he commented on how he sees the future of Boom's product line and if supersonic cargo or business jets could be in the company's future.Read More →
STORIESOct 27, 2025Boom Supersonic Says It Can Fly Faster Than Sound, Without a SoundAfter the retirement of the Concorde in 2003, the regulations that grounded high-speed airlines over land, which were originally written in the 1970s, remained untouched. Boom Supersonic's upcoming airliner, Overture, aims to change that. Through a combination of modern aerodynamics and advanced computing, Boom believes the era of quiet supersonic flight over populated regions is closer than most might think.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 13, 2024The Top 5 Fastest Commercial Airliners Ever BuiltMajority of commercial aircraft all fly at similar speed ranges. However, there are few models to fly slightly faster than others. It’s worth noting that, besides the top 2 on this list, the speed difference between most aircraft is small and doesn’t typically affect flying times all that much.Read More →
NEWSSep 09, 2022Rolls Royce Withdraws from Supersonic Partnership Rolls Royce and Boom conclude their partnership for the development of the engines on their Boom Overture aircraft. This leaves the 2029 date for the Overture looking less likely.Read More →