Aviation company Boom Supersonic has produced the XB-1, the world’s first independently developed supersonic aircraft. The airline is introducing next-generation aerospace technologies such as “carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics and digitally optimized aerodynamics to deliver sustained supersonic performance.”

The XB-1 boasts impressive features such as a supersonic jet, carbon composite and titanium fuselage and is powered by three General Electric J85 engines producing a total maximum thrust of 12,300 pounds. The aircraft has already passed extensive ground tests.

“The progress made on the XB-1’s maiden flight reflects the team’s collective efforts to build and safely operate the world’s first independently developed supersonic aircraft,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted a detailed inspection of the aircraft and awarded Boom Supersonic an experimental airworthiness certificate.

“It’s only natural for the XB-1 to approach its maiden flight at the Mojave Air and Space Port, which has hosted more than 50 first flights and other major aviation events,” said Shoemaker, Boom Supersonic’s chief test pilot.

The XB-1 lays the foundation for Boom Supersonic’s Overture, an eco-friendly supersonic airliner that will run on 100 percent sustainable jet fuel and fly at Mach 1.7. This speed is twice the speed of the fastest modern aircraft.

Boom Supersonic is negotiating government and defense applications for the new aircraft and has the support and collaboration of many companies, including Aernnova, Leonardo, Aciturri, Safran Landing Systems, Eaton, Collins Aerospace and the US Air Force. Source