Supersonic maker to attend Dubai Airshow

Boom is building a Mach 2.2 airliner - the fastest civil aircraft ever made - capable of operating at current subsonic business class fares.

dubai - Boom's airliner will fly 2.6 times faster than today's commercial aircraft

By Staff Report

Published: Mon 30 Oct 2017, 6:08 PM

Last updated: Mon 30 Oct 2017, 8:10 PM

Boom Supersonic (Boom) on Monday confirmed its inaugural appearance at the Dubai Airshow.

Boom is building a Mach 2.2 airliner - the fastest civil aircraft ever made - capable of operating economically at current subsonic business class fares. Boom's airliner will fly 2.6 times faster than today's commercial aircraft.

Earlier this year, Boom debuted its supersonic passenger airliner, slated to enter service in 2023, to audiences in the Middle East.

In June, Boom participated in the Paris Air Show, announcing 76 orders for its airliner. At the same time, the manufacturer unveiled the design of its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft, slated to fly in late 2018.

"The Gulf is home to the world's most elevated airline experiences," said Blake Scholl, Boom's founder and CEO. "This year's theme in Dubai is 'The Future of Travel'. We're excited to be here sharing our progress toward a faster future."

On Boom's supersonic airliner, a trip from Dubai to Sydney shrinks from 15 hours to just over eight, enabling a weekend holiday in Australia. Passengers travelling to London save five hours round-trip, enabling a day trip from Dubai to London.

- business@khaleejtimes.com