CENTENNIAL, CO—Boom Supersonic has confirmed plans to flight test the XB-1 prototype of its Overture commercial airliner for the first time this year, after raising $100 million in its latest funding round. Boom plans Overture to enter service in the mid-2020s.
The 170-foot-long Overture will have a wingspan of 60 feet and seat 55 passengers. Some 30 Overture aircraft have been pre-ordered by customers including Virgin Group and Japan Airlines.