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LONDON – United Airlines has become the first carrier in the U.S to sign an agreement with Boom Supersonic for 15 of its Overture aircraft.
The deal for 15 units features an option for an additional 35 units of the type, with Boom and United poised to work together in making the aircraft net-zero carbon from day one by optimising sustainable aviation fuels.
Overture is slated to roll out in 2025, commence testing by 2026 and carry passengers by 2029.
Commenting on the news was United’s CEO Scott Kirby who stated this is part of the airline’s plans “to build a more innovative, sustainable airline”.
“United continues on its trajectory to build a more innovative, sustainable airline and today’s advancements in technology are making it more viable for that to include supersonic planes. Boom’s vision for the future of commercial aviation, combined with the industry’s most robust route network in the world, will give business and leisure travelers access to a stellar flight experience”.
“Our mission has always been about connecting people and now working with Boom, we’ll be able to do that on an even greater scale.”
Also commenting on the news was Blake Scholl, Boom Supersonic’s founder and CEO who expressed a common sense of pride with United as well.
“The world’s first purchase agreement for net-zero carbon supersonic aircraft marks a significant step toward our mission to create a more accessible world,”
“United and Boom share a common purpose—to 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.”
United Airlines mentioned some of the routes that the aircraft will be used on such as Newark to London in three and a half hours, Newark to Frankfurt in four hours as well as San Francisco to Tokyo in six hours.
