As Boom breaks the sound barrier, founder Blake Scholl says supersonic travel is around the corner

In this episode, we sit down with Blake Scholl, CEO of Boom Supersonic, to discuss the company’s ambitious mission to revolutionize commercial aviation. From developing the Overture, a supersonic airliner, to embracing sustainable aviation fuels, Blake shares how Boom plans to make faster, greener air travel a reality. They also discuss their recent test flights, with plans to break the sound barrier over the Mojave Desert.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Boom Supersonic’s Mission

02:11 - Landscape of Supersonic Aviation Today

04:09 - Balancing Consumer and Defense Markets

08:10 - Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Environmental Impact

12:06 - Challenges in Scaling Sustainable Fuel Production

15:53 - Innovation Stagnation in Commercial Aviation

18:02 - The Need for Entrepreneurial Rebirth in Aviation

20:55 - The XB-1: Boom’s Prototype Supersonic Jet

24:12 - Breaking the Sound Barrier: XB-1 Test Plans

28:06 - Overcoming Regulatory and Noise Challenges

30:27 - Funding Boom Supersonic: The Road Ahead

32:19 - Closing Remarks and Future Aspirations

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