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- Boom has said it expects its newly redesigned four-engine Overture jets to roll off the production line in 2025 and to carry passengers by 2029.
The jet still doesn’t have an engine maker.
WSJ is on fire with their drollness the last couple days.
“Up to” may mean zero. This could be a tiny expense just for promotional value, or else an insurance policy in case supersonic transport ever takes off.American Airlines and Boom Supersonic today announced the airline’s agreement to purchase up to 20 Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. American has paid a non-refundable deposit on the initial 20 aircraft.