American Airlines has signed an agreement with Boom Supersonic to purchase up to 20 Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. The airline has paid a non-refundable deposit on the initial 20 aircraft. Overture is expected to carry passengers at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial aircraft.
As part of the agreement, Boom must meet industry-standard operating, performance and safety requirements as well as American Airlines’ other customary conditions before delivery of any Overtures. Boom Supersonic’s Overture is expected to introduce an important new speed advantage to the airline’s fleet.
“Looking to the future, supersonic travel will be an important part of our ability to deliver for our customers,” said Derek Kerr, chief financial officer of American Airlines. “We are excited about how Boom will shape the future of travel both for our company and our customers.”
Overture is being designed to carry 65 to 80 passengers at Mach 1.7 over water—or twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial aircraft—with a range of 4,250 nautical miles. Optimized for speed, safety and sustainability, Overture is also being designed to fly more than 600 routes worldwide in as little as half the time. Flying from Miami to London in just under five hours and Los Angeles to Honolulu in three hours are among the many possibilities.
“We are proud to share our vision of a more connected and sustainable world with American Airlines,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom.
In July, Boom revealed the final production design of Overture, which is scheduled to roll out in 2025 and carry its first passengers by 2029.
For more details, visit www.aa.com.
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