Boom: ‘New Concorde’ breaks sound barrier on first supersonic flight
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft climbed over 35,000 feet on Tuesday before accelerating to Mach 1.1 speed and breaking the sound barrier in three high-speed runs spanning 35 minutes over the Mojave Desert in California. Boom’s chief test pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg was at the controls for this first supersonic test flight. open image in gallery At the controls was Boom’s chief test pilot, Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg He said: “I still get nervous before a flight in XB-1, but I think that’s healthy. open image in gallery Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier on first supersonic flight According to Boom, the carrier has received 130 pre-orders for the 65-seat aircraft from global airlines, including American Airlines, United and Japan Airlines.
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