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  • On August 26, 2024, Boom Supersonic's jet XB-1 completed its second test flight successfully. The small jet is the company's prototype for Overture, a supersonic commercial airliner slated to enter the market in 2029. Photograph courtesy of Boom Supersonic.
    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.