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test flight

  • Transportation
    Taking a closer look at another Boom Supersonic milestone
    David Ford
    On August 26, 2024, Boom’s supersonic demonstrator aircraft, the XB-1, successfully completed its second test flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. CEO Blake Scholl says this milestone helps pave the way for Overture. Critics wonder whether the company can meet the aggressive timeframe it's set given its current resources.