First supersonic airliner factory in
the U.S. strengthens next-generation American leadership
in aerospace manufacturing
Overture aircraft produced
at Superfactory will bring vital innovation to aviation and
set a new standard for global air travel
Hundreds of millions of passengers will fly
supersonic on Overture airliners
GREENSBORO, N.C. and DENVER, June 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the
company building the world's fastest airliner, today held a
ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Overture Superfactory, celebrating
the completion of construction. Located at the Piedmont Triad
International Airport in Greensboro,
North Carolina, the Overture Superfactory is the first
supersonic airliner factory in the United
States. Overture is Boom's supersonic airliner, capable of
flying twice as fast as today's commercial planes on up to 100%
sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
"Construction of the Overture Superfactory represents a
major milestone toward ensuring the
United States' continued leadership in aerospace
manufacturing," said Blake Scholl,
founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic. "Supersonic flight will
transform air travel, and Overture provides a much-needed
innovative alternative for airlines across the globe."
Hundreds of millions of passengers will fly supersonic on
aircraft produced at the Overture Superfactory. This first assembly
line has the capacity to produce 33 Overture aircraft per year,
valued at more than $6 billion. Boom
plans to build an additional assembly line, scaling to produce 66
supersonic airliners annually. The Overture Superfactory campus
will also include a delivery center where airlines including United
Airlines, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines will receive their
supersonic aircraft.
"As the state that was first in flight, North Carolina is excited to see Boom's
progress toward delivering the world's first sustainable supersonic
airliner," said Governor Roy Cooper.
"Our state has the skilled workforce, infrastructure and perfect
location to help Boom revolutionize air travel."
North Carolina economists
estimate that the full Boom manufacturing program will grow the
state's economy by at least $32.3
billion over 20 years, with the Superfactory directly adding
more than 2,400 jobs.
"The Piedmont Triad region is an economic powerhouse, helping
solidify North Carolina's place as
the top state for business. Boom's Overture Superfactory, which
will produce a paradigm-changing airliner, showcases the new and
innovative projects that are bringing jobs and investment here,"
said North Carolina Senate
President Pro Tempore Phil
Berger.
Built by BE&K Building Group and designed by BRPH, the
Overture Superfactory will be LEED certified and is expected to be
at least 40% more energy efficient compared to similar
manufacturing facilities.
With the building now complete, Boom will focus on
operationalizing the production floor. In partnership with tooling
supplier Advanced Integration Technology (AIT), Boom will begin
procuring and installing tooling into the Superfactory, beginning
with an advanced test cell unit. As the first major piece of
equipment to be installed, the test cell will be used to develop
manufacturing processes, optimize the flow of the assembly line,
and prepare staff for Overture production.
"We look forward to Boom's success in its mission to bring back
commercial supersonic flight and help the U.S. maintain its
leadership in aviation innovation," said Paul Mengert, Chair of the Piedmont Triad
Airport Authority. "We're grateful for our partnership with the
Economic Development Partnership of North
Carolina, elected leaders, and the local community who will
continue to give Boom a warm welcome to the Triad."
Today's construction completion event comes shortly after the
inaugural flight of XB-1, the supersonic demonstrator aircraft for
Overture, which represents a major milestone toward the return of
supersonic air travel. XB-1 has received a first-of-its-kind
Special Flight Authorization (SFA) to Exceed Mach 1 from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The XB-1 flight test program
continues to progress in Mojave,
California, and will confirm the aircraft's performance and
handling qualities up to and through supersonic speeds.
About Boom Supersonic
Boom Supersonic's mission is to
make the world dramatically more accessible through flights that
are faster, more affordable, more convenient, and more
sustainable.
Boom is developing Overture, the world's fastest airliner –
optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability. Overture will fly
at twice the speed of today's airliners and is optimized to run on
up to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Overture's order book
stands at 130 aircraft, including orders and pre-orders from
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines. Boom is
working with Northrop Grumman for government and defense
applications of Overture. Suppliers and partners collaborating with
Boom on the Overture program include Aernnova, Aciturri, Collins
Aerospace, Eaton, Honeywell,
Latecoere, Leonardo, Safran Landing Systems, and the United States
Air Force.
Symphony™ is the propulsion system that will power Overture, a
Boom-developed engine with world-class suppliers including Florida
Turbine Technologies (FTT), a business unit of Kratos Defense &
Security Solutions, Inc., Colibrium Additive – a GE Aerospace
Company, and StandardAero.
XB-1 is Boom's technology demonstrator aircraft and the world's
first independently developed supersonic jet. The aircraft first
took flight in Mojave, CA in
March 2024. For more information,
visit https://boomsupersonic.com.
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