Boom’s XB-1 reached its fastest speed yet—Mach 0.95—on its 10th flight on Dec 19.
Credit: Boom Supersonic
As Boom’s XB-1 demonstrator edges ever closer to Mach 1, the Colorado-based startup faces more serious hurdles beyond the sound barrier as it seeks to develop a supersonic airliner for the 21 st century. Beyond existential challenges of sustainability and environmental acceptance—both of which Boom...
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