Aerospace
This 65-seat Boom passenger jet travels at fighter jet speeds.
The passenger jet can travel at mach 1.7, which is comparable to the fighter jet’s speed. There was a period when Concorde Flight reinvented itself using cutting-edge aviation technology. #boom
The passenger jet can travel at mach 1.7, which is comparable to the fighter jet’s speed. There was a period when Concorde Flight reinvented itself using cutting-edge aviation technology. One of the most eagerly awaited aircraft manufacturers, Boom Supersonic, is set to deploy its first aircraft in 2029. The majority of the airlines who liked the idea have expressed interest in and agreed to purchase aircraft, including United Airlines as of right now.
Concorde supersonic flight (1976 – 2003)
The Concorde was a tailless aircraft with an ogival delta wing, a drooping nose for landing visibility, and a narrow fuselage that allows for seating for 92 to 128 passengers four abreast. Four Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 turbojets with variable intake ramps and reheat for takeoff and supersonic speed acceleration power it. It was the first airliner to have analogue fly-by-wire flight controls, and it was made of aluminum. At an altitude of 60,000 feet, the aircraft could maintain a supercruise up to Mach 2.04 (2,167 km/h; 1,170 kn).
Overture supersonic flight (2029)
Today, the firm developing the fastest commercial airliner in the world unveiled Overture’s improved design and announced a new partnership with Northrop Grumman to create special mission variants of the aircraft.
This aircraft has an extraordinary range of about 4,250 nautical miles and can travel at a speed of Mach 1.7 while carrying up to 65–80 passengers and travelling at double the speed of existing aircraft. In addition, this aircraft can be run entirely on sustainable fuel (SAF).
The company showcased its development phases at the Farnborough airshow, including five wind tunnel tests, 26 million cores of simulated software design, and numerous other testings.
Silent features of Overture.
Four strong, wing-mounted engines will power Overture, allowing the aircraft to travel at Mach 1.7 over water and just under Mach 1 on land. The four-engine configuration significantly lowers expenses for airline operators while reducing noise.
Overture will feature the first automated noise reduction system ever used during takeoff. Without using afterburners, the airliner will fly while adhering to the same tight noise regulations as the most recent subsonic aircraft.
The fuselage of Overture has a bigger diameter at the front and a smaller diameter at the back. This method of design has been used by Boom to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency at supersonic speeds.
The wings of the aircraft are shaped to improve handling in subsonic and transonic flight as well as supersonic performance.
The majority of Overture’s construction will be made of carbon composite materials, which are more thermally stable, stronger, and lighter than typical metal construction.
Overture Specifications:
- Cruise speed: Mach 1.7 supersonic, Mach 0.94 subsonic
- Range: 4,250nm with full payload
- Passengers: 65–80
- Exterior Dimensions: Length: 201 feet, Wingspan: 106 feet, Height: 36 feet
- Interior Dimensions: 79 feet long, up to 6.5 feet height at aisle
- Airframe: composite fuselage, wing, vertical, and horizontal
- Wing: gull with digital leading and trailing edge flap control
- Flight controls: 4x redundant digital fly-by-wire on 2 LRUs
- Powerplant: 4x medium-bypass 100% SAF-compatible turbofan
- Airport Community noise: ICAO Chapter 14 / FAA Stage 5
Aerospace
Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft
Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.
This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.
Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.
Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.
Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.
Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.
Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.
- Travel2 months ago
Air India to Expand US Operations with Three New Routes After a Decade
- Aviation2 weeks ago
New EU Carry-On Rules Begin September 2024: What to Expect
- Airlines2 months ago
Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes
- Travel2 months ago
Why We Should Avoid These Stamps in a Passport
- Airport2 months ago
Top 10 Largest Airports in the World by Size
- Aviation4 weeks ago
Meet WindRunner: The World’s Heaviest and Largest Aircraft Ever Built
- Aerospace2 months ago
China’s Fighter Jets Turn Wings into Autonomous Drones
- Aviation4 weeks ago
Comac C919 Moves Closer to Securing EU Certification with EASA