The lack of a sonic boom during Boom's recent Mach 1.3 flight validates possibility of flying many more routes, opening up new markets for Boom's Overture. Boom Supersonic said on Monday that ...

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When the experimental XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier three times during its first supersonic flight on 28 January, it did not produce a sonic boom audible from the ground, according to US ...

None of the three sonic booms generated by the XB-1 on Monday were audible from the ground, which helps to explain why Boom is so confident that supersonic passenger flight can come back.

The company also recently announced progress in its intention to operate Mach-speed flights over land without the sonic boom reaching the ground. This "Boomless Cruise" could help Overture achieve ...

People were aware of sonic booms, as military jets were capable of breaking the sonic barrier for a decade. However, there was no hard data about prolonged exposure to booms. The FAA decided to ...