Boom’s XB-1 jet breaks the sound barrier for the first time
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Boom's test plane XB-1 "Baby Boom" broke the sound barrier thrice over the Mojave Desert, reaching Mach 1.1 at 35,000 feet—the first civilian aircraft to go supersonic over the US. Boom is developing a Mach 1.7 passenger jet called Overture, potentially halving travel times. The company has deals with United and American Airlines to supply these jets for civilian use.
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