Boom wins American

American Airlines (AA) has signed an agreement with Boom Supersonic for the purchase of what will be the world’s fastest commercial airliner.

Cynics will say they have seen it all before, 50 years ago Concorde having 100 orders in its concept times.  Eventually 20 were built of which six were development aircraft.

AA has committed to purchasing up to 20 aircraft with an option for an additional 40 it announced last week. Showing its intent, the Texas-based air carrier said that it has already transferred a non-refundable payment to the manufacturer for first 20. However, it did not specify the worth of the recent deal.

“Looking to the future, supersonic travel will be an important part of our ability to deliver for our customers. We are excited about how Boom will shape the future of travel both for our company and our customers”, said Derek Kerr, Chief Financial Officer at AA.

The Boom Overture will be able to reach a speed of Mach 1.7 (about 2,100km per hr) and carry 65 to 88 passengers. That speed would allow going from New York to London in 3hr 30min, against 6hr 30min today.  

The aircraft, scheduled to start operating in 2029, is projected to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). According to Boom Supersonic, Overture will have a range of 4,250nm.

The order comes over a year after an announcement of a similar deal between United Airlines and Boom Supersonic. In early June 2021, United committed to purchasing 15 Overture airliners, with an option for 35 more aircraft.

See BTN 25 July Boom.

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Barry Graham, Washington, DC

I don't understand your comment about it being a disaster. Are you talking about Boom Supersonic or Concorde? Either way, past failure, if indeed that was what it was, doesn't mean future failure. I know that on the occasions I fly Concorde it was full each time. OK so it was only 4 times.