Revitalizing Aerospace Technology
Boom Supersonic is taking flight into a new era by acquiring a significant piece of Colorado’s technological landscape. The former hypersonic engine testing facility at the Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is set to become the proving ground for the Symphony engine—an essential component of Boom’s innovative Overture supersonic jet.
Symphony: Engine of the Future
The Symphony engine is no ordinary tale of engineering. Designed for sustained supersonic flight, this medium-bypass turbofan is expected to revolutionize air travel with its ability to produce 35,000 pounds of thrust at takeoff. Measuring 12 feet in length and 4 feet in diameter, its impressive core contains a high-pressure compressor, combustor, and turbine, all engineered to achieve efficient, reliable performance at dizzying speeds of Mach 1.7.
Transforming Legacy into Innovation
Boom’s new testing site will see upgrades worth $3–5 million by 2025, featuring enhanced safety systems, a fuel farm, an advanced control room, and state-of-the-art data acquisition systems. Prototype engine core testing kicks off later this year, ushering Boom into the next exciting phase of technological innovation.
Pioneering Partnerships and Industry Legacy
Having inherited the grounds that once thrived under Reaction Engines, Boom steps into shoes filled with past achievements—the site previously hosted successful hypersonic tests reaching Mach 3.5. “We were sad to see them go last year but are excited to continue on the legacy of innovating to build things that enable a faster future,” said Boom founder and CEO Blake Scholl.
Collaborative Force for the Overture Airliner
The Symphony engine’s development is a collaborative endeavor, involving major partners. Florida Turbine Technologies leads design efforts, with GE Aerospace subsidiary Colibrium Additive contributing expertise in additive manufacturing. Meanwhile, StandardAero is set to assemble the engines in San Antonio, Texas, ensuring that this multi-faceted collaboration pushes the boundaries of aerospace innovation.
Preparing for Launch into Tomorrow’s Skies
With 130 secured orders from major airlines like United, American, and Japan Airlines, Boom’s Overture airliner is poised to redefine air travel later this decade. As Symphony testing elevates towards fruition, the dream of faster-than-sound passenger flights edges closer to reality. According to AeroTime, this venture reflects not only a leap in technology but a giant step toward humans reaching new horizons.