New ‘Son of Concorde’ Jet Promises a 3.5-Hour Flight from New York to London (Instagram @boomsupersonic)
The XB-1 supersonic jet, nicknamed “Son of Concorde” and developed by the American company Boom Technology, recently completed a test flight in which it reached nearly the speed of sound, reaching 924 km/h at 7,000 meters of altitude.
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This test is part of a series of flights aimed at restoring supersonic air travel, enabling fast transatlantic flights such as from New York to London in just over three and a half hours—much shorter than the current average flight time of 8 hours.
This progress represents a significant step for Boom, which aims to offer a fast and safe alternative to the retired Concorde, which was taken out of service in 2003.
The Overture project, Boom’s future fleet of supersonic passenger planes, already has support from companies like American Airlines and United Airlines. Test flights show that this aircraft could reach Mach 1.7, cutting travel time by up to 20% while accommodating up to 80 passengers at an altitude of 18,000 meters.
In addition to reducing the flight time between New York and London, the Overture promises fast routes such as New York to Rome and Tokyo to Vancouver, all in approximately 4.5 hours.
Boom also announced that the Overture’s engine will undergo testing in 2025, but no date has been set yet for commercial operations. The company aims to revolutionize air travel with safe, fast supersonic flights, significantly reducing the time for intercontinental journeys.
Source: New York Post | Photo: Instagram @boomsupersonic | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
