Reviving Supersonic Travel

This chapter explores the groundbreaking flight of Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet, the first independently developed aircraft to break the sound barrier. It highlights the visionary founder's journey from computer science to aerospace innovation and discusses the ambitious plans for the Overture aircraft to transform air travel. Additionally, it examines the challenges of media coverage and the competitive landscape for affordable supersonic transport while reflecting on the Mojave Desert's significance in aerospace history.