Boom Supersonic, based at the Centennial airport, recently unveiled its final design for the prototype of its XB-1, a supersonic passenger jet, according to an article in the Denver Post.
Blake Scholl, Boom's CEO, revealed the aircraft at the International Paris Air Show, a biennial aviation and aerospace trade show.
At the show, Scholl discussed the modifications that have been made to the design, which will improve the aircraft's safety, performance, and stability. The XB-1 is expected to fly at Mach 2.2, which is more than twice the speed of sound and translates to 1,451mph.
Scholl also said that everything is now in place to build the prototype of the first supersonic aircraft to be developed by an independent company, since the manufacturing partners, technical design specifications, and funding are arranged.
Scholl added that thus far, the company has seen demand climb to 76 planes, including what he calls ‘five world airlines’. The first 10 aircrafts have been promised to Virgin Galactic, which is one of Boom's manufacturing partners. The planes cost $200m each.
The planes will be built and test flown at Boom's home field in Centennial. The first flight should take place in 2018, and Boom expects to double its workforce.
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