For people who often fly to North America, a long-distance trip of about 12 hours is simply a torment!
However, this situation is about to change! The key is - supersonic aircraft !
That is to say, it takes more than 5 hours to get from Beijing to Los Angeles in 5 hours, and the high-speed rail from Beijing to Shanghai will take more than 5 hours!
It only takes 1.5 hours to fly from New York to London, and you can fly half of the earth in three hours!
According to Reuters , on August 16, local time in the United States, American Airlines (American Airlines2), the world's largest airline, officially announced on Tuesday: has decided to purchase 20 supersonic Overture aircraft from Boom Supersonic.
American Airlines paid a deposit of unknown amount to Boom as a non-refundable deposit.
This is also the second order for that Boom has received in the past two years. United Airlines purchased 15 supersonic aircraft last year.
It is said that Japan Airlines is also going to buy it, and 20 aircraft have been pre-ordered.
Union Overture renderings painted by U.S. Airlines 2
This means The fastest passenger plane in the world is about to be put into use, opening a new era of supersonic travel!
" supersonic travel will be an important part of our ability to provide our customers with services," Derek Kerr, chief financial officer of American Airlines , said in a statement announcing the order.
(Blake, CEO of Boom Scholl stands in front of the XB-1 plane, Boom Supersonic is testing the avionics of their planned aircraft with the XB-1 plane. They hope to use this plane to revive commercial supersonic air travel across the Atlantic )
Boom CEO Black Shore said in an interview with CNBC:
"Piloters want to take faster, more convenient and more sustainable flights, which is what Overtur supersonic aircraft can achieve."
American Airlines said that it will purchase another 40 supersonic aircraft in the future.
Overture supersonic aircraft, net zero carbon emissions and SAF
It is currently recognized as the fastest passenger aircraft in the world with Overture! Developed by Boom Supersonic, headquartered in Denver .
Since the retirement of the Concorde (Concorde supersonic jet) aircraft in 2003, there has been no commercial supersonic travel in the world for nearly 20 years, but with the development of a new environmentally friendly passenger aircraft , everything is about to change.
"Economic and Environmentally Sustainable" supersonic passenger plane , which was recently unveiled at the Farnborough International Air Show, has attracted the public's attention.
It is reported that after 26 million hours of simulation software design and testing, five wind tunnel tests and 51 complete design iterations, Overture will use 00% sustainable green aviation fuel (SAF),
airborne passenger test flights over the ocean at the speed of .7 Mach . At that time, 8-80 passengers will fly nearly 5,000 miles on the passenger plane.
Boom Supersonic said that the environmental impact of Overture supersonic passenger aircraft was considered when designing the new passenger aircraft, and they will achieve net zero carbon emissions to the aircraft by 2025.
is expected to be launched in 2025, will be the first flight in 2026, and will be put into use in 2029.
"Every aspect of Overture supersonic aircraft is taking into account environmental performance," Boom Supersonic said on its website.
"Our team prioritizes recyclability by repurposing used tools, recycling components in the workshop, and utilizing manufacturing technologies that reduce manufacturing waste and lighter and more fuel-efficient products."
In its design, Overture supersonic aircraft will incorporate lighter, stronger, and more thermally stable carbon composites into most of its structures.
The lighter body weight will make the Overture supersonic passenger plane more fuel-efficient and make it more sustainable for the environment. Another environmentally friendly aspect of
Other of Overture is the use of sustainable aviation fuels.
What is SAF?
SAF provides the same performance as traditional jet fuels, but has significantly reduced carbon emissions.
Fuel includes different types of sustainable energy sources, such as used cooking oils and animal fat waste, etc.
body and gull wing design.
Overture Supersonic Airliner has been optimized for speed, safety and sustainability.
Overture has a larger front diameter and a smaller rear diameter, thereby minimizing drag and maximizing fuel efficiency when supersonic cruise .
In addition, Boom Supersonic said the gull wing design will allow air to flow smoothly around and above the plane. This will enhance the aircraft's supersonic flight capability while remaining efficient at lower speeds.
Boom Supersonic said that although the airborne flight speed is fast, takes off and lands at a slower speed, which means higher overall safety.
Supersonic aircraft, sourced from Overture official website
The United States returned to China to fly for only 4.5-5 hours
Boom Supersonic said that so far, two airlines, the US Air Force and the company have signed an agreement to purchase Overture supersonic aircraft.
United Airlines said that once safety, operation and safety requirements are met, United will purchase 15 aircraft at one time and purchase another 35 as needed.
Japan Airlines also stated that it will purchase Overture supersonic aircraft, and the airline has currently booked 20 aircraft.
In addition, Boom Supersonic and the U.S. Air Force are currently developing customized Overture supersonic transport aircraft for the U.S. government.
So, how long does it take for Overture supersonic passenger plane to depart from the United States to reach popular international destinations?
New York to London:
Current itinerary time: about 7 hours
Overture itinerary time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Los Angeles to Sydney :
Current itinerary time: about 15 hours
Overture itinerary time: 8 hours
Tokyo to Seattle :
Current itinerary time: about 9 hours
Overture itinerary time: 4 hours 30 minutes
So, based on the above data, it can be calculated that flies from The West Coast to China, with a flight time of about 4.5 hours to 5 hours.
0 years ago supersonic aircraft
Concorde is the world's first supersonic aircraft . From 1976 to 2003, both British Airways and French Airways used Concorde supersonic aircraft for commercial flights.
But its very noisy sonic boom , as well as the high operation and operating costs have become stumbling blocks that restrict their development.
British Airlines and Air France both commercially used Concordes
It is said that the cruising speed of the Concordes
is said to be faster than the Overture supersonic passenger plane, and the flight speed can reach Mach 2.04, which is equivalent to twice the speed of sound.
At this speed, it only takes 3 hours to fly from New York City to London.
However, Concorde aircraft has not achieved profitability in the commercial operation model.
In 2000, a Concorde plane flying from Paris to New York crashed shortly after takeoff. Debris from the runway splashed on the fuselage and ruptured the fuel device.
The result was a catastrophic fire when the plane left the runway , hitting a hotel and restaurant a few miles away from the airport. All 109 people on the plane and 4 people on the ground were killed.
After that, both Air France and British Airways announced their withdrawal from the Concorde fleet.
In 2003, Concorde aircraft stopped operating, and commercial supersonic flight has since become a memory.
If Overture is released as planned in 2029, would you like to take it?
