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This CEO Wants to Bring Back Supersonic Passenger Travel
- On Jan. 27, the XB-1 aircraft, the brainchild of Blake Scholl's company Boom Supersonic, is expected to break the sound barrier.
The article from Time magazine features an interview with Blake Scholl, the CEO of Boom Supersonic, a company working to revive commercial supersonic air travel. Scholl discusses the company's progress on their flagship project, the Overture, a supersonic jet designed to fly at Mach 1.7, which could cut flight times significantly, like making a New York to London trip in just 3.5 hours. He highlights the environmental considerations, stating that Overture will be powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce its carbon footprint. Scholl also touches on the challenges of reintroducing supersonic travel, including regulatory hurdles, noise pollution, and the economic viability of the project. He expresses optimism about the future of air travel, emphasizing speed, sustainability, and luxury as key selling points for Boom's vision. Additionally, he mentions partnerships with airlines like United and American Airlines, which have placed orders for the Overture, signaling market interest in supersonic travel.
Read the Full Time Article at:
[ https://time.com/7207899/boom-supersonic-blake-scholl-interview/ ]
Read the Full Time Article at:
[ https://time.com/7207899/boom-supersonic-blake-scholl-interview/ ]
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