Boom Supersonic Engine Work Speeds Up After AI Boost

cross-section of Symphony engine in nacelle

Enclosed within a 42-ft.-long nacelle, the Symphony engine incorporates an axisymmetric spike inlet and plug exhaust nozzle with a translating centerbody.

Credit: Boom Supersonic
Remarkably, Jan 21. marks the 50th anniversary of the start of supersonic commercial passenger services, when Concorde operations began in 1976, operated by Air France from Paris to Rio de Janeiro and British Airways from London to Bahrain. Half a century later, and 23 years after the Concorde was...
Guy Norris

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

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