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Boom Forms Engine Team For Vertically Integrated Supersonic Propulsion

Boom’s Symphony engine

With a single-stage fan and high-pressure turbine, Boom’s Symphony is distinguished by a large mixer exhaust.

Credit: Boom
Ending months of speculation over its choice of engine, supersonic airliner developer Boom Aerospace has formed an industry team to develop and support a purpose-designed propulsion system for its Mach 1.7 Overture transport. Dubbed the Symphony, the new centerline 35,000-lb.-thrust medium-bypass...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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