Dec 14, 09:23 PM

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Achieves Mach 0.9 in Ninth Flight; Raises Over $100M for Symphony Engine Prototype, Aiming for Mach 0.95

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft has successfully completed its ninth flight, achieving a peak speed of Mach 0.9. The company is aiming for another flight before the end of the year, with plans to reach Mach 0.95 in January and eventually exceed Mach 1. Major investors have recently contributed over $100 million in new financing, fully funding the first prototype of the Symphony engine. Notable backers include Alex Gerko, Bessemer Venture Partners, Michael Moritz, Reid Hoffman, Sam Altman, and Y Combinator. The funding is seen as a positive indicator of confidence in the company's future, as it works towards developing the first supersonic airliner since the Concorde.

#Boom Supersonic #Symphony #Alex Gerko #Bessemer Venture Partners #Michael Moritz #Reid Hoffman #Sam Altman #Concorde

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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Achieves Mach 0.9 in Ninth Flight; Raises Over $100M for Symphony Engine Prototype, Aiming for Mach 0.95

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