The Dawn of Supersonic Travel

The XB-1 represents a significant milestone in aviation as the first independently developed supersonic jet, designed to pave the way for future supersonic passenger travel. This prototype aims to demonstrate all necessary lessons to ensure safety for future commercial planes, with the project ultimately evolving into the Overture, which will accommodate around 65 passengers and travel at Mach 1.7. A major innovation includes a solution to mitigate sonic booms, allowing for overland flights—a key factor that limited past supersonic endeavors. The ambitious goal is to initiate passenger flights by 2029, marking a revival of a travel experience once exemplified by the Concorde.