{"id":345500,"date":"2021-06-07T06:00:01","date_gmt":"2021-06-06T20:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=345500"},"modified":"2021-06-07T06:00:01","modified_gmt":"2021-06-06T20:00:01","slug":"united-to-buy-aircraft-from-boom-supersonic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/united-to-buy-aircraft-from-boom-supersonic\/","title":{"rendered":"United to buy aircraft from Boom Supersonic"},"content":{"rendered":"
An artist\u2019s impression of how the new supersonic aircraft will look. (United)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

CHICAGO and DENVER<\/strong>\u2014United Airlines announced a commercial agreement with Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic to add aircraft to its global fleet as well as a cooperative sustainability initiative\u2014a move that facilitates a leap forward in returning supersonic speeds to aviation.<\/p>\n

Under the terms of the agreement, United will purchase 15 of Boom\u2019s \u201cOverture\u201d airliners, once Overture meets United\u2019s demanding safety, operating and sustainability requirements, with an option for an additional 35 aircraft. The companies will work together on meeting those requirements before delivery. Once operational, Overture is expected to be the first large commercial aircraft to be net-zero carbon from day one, optimized to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It is slated to roll out in 2025, fly in 2026 and expected to carry passengers by 2029. United and Boom will also work together to accelerate production of greater supplies of SAF.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnited continues on its trajectory to build a more innovative, sustainable airline and today\u2019s advancements in technology are making it more viable for that to include supersonic planes. Boom\u2019s vision for the future of commercial aviation, combined with the industry\u2019s most robust route network in the world, will give business and leisure travelers access to a stellar flight experience,\u201d United CEO Scott Kirby said. \u201cOur mission has always been about connecting people and now working with Boom, we\u2019ll be able to do that on an even greater scale.\u201d<\/p>\n

Capable of flying at speeds of Mach 1.7 \u2013 twice the speed of today\u2019s fastest airliners \u2013 Overture can connect more than 500 destinations in nearly half the time. Among the many future potential routes for United are Newark to London in just three and a half hours, Newark to Frankfurt in four hours and San Francisco to Tokyo in just six hours. Overture will also be designed with features such as in-seat entertainment screens, ample personal space, and contactless technology. Working with Boom is another component of United\u2019s strategy to invest in innovative technologies that will build a more sustainable future of air travel.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe world\u2019s first purchase agreement for net-zero carbon supersonic aircraft marks a significant step toward our mission to create a more accessible world,\u201d said Blake Scholl, Boom Supersonic founder and CEO. \u201cUnited and Boom share a common purpose\u2014to unite the world safely and sustainably. At speeds twice as fast, United passengers will experience all the advantages of life lived in person, from deeper, more productive business relationships to longer, more relaxing vacations to far-off destinations.\u201d<\/p>\n

United\u2019s shared purpose is \u201cConnecting People. Uniting the World.\u201d For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of UAL is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol \u201cUAL.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boom Supersonic is redefining commercial air travel by bringing sustainable, supersonic flight to the skies. Boom\u2019s historic commercial airliner, Overture, is designed and committed to industry-leading standards of speed, safety, and sustainability. Overture will be the first commercial aircraft to be net-zero carbon from day one, capable of flying on 100% sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) at twice the speed of today\u2019s fastest passenger jets. Overture\u2019s order book, including purchases and options, stands at 70 aircraft, and Boom is working with the United States Air Force for government applications of Overture. XB-1, a demonstrator aircraft, rolled out in 2020, and its net-zero carbon flight test program is underway. The company is backed by world-class investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Prime Movers Lab, Emerson Collective and American Express Ventures. For more information, visit https:\/\/boomsupersonic.com. (PR)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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