United Airlines today announced a commercial agreement with Boom Supersonic to add supersonic aircraft to their global fleet. The carrier announced Thursday that they are buying 15 planes from Boom Supersonic, with the option to purchase 35 more. Boom’s first commercial supersonic jet, the Overture, has not been built or certified yet. It is targeting the start of passenger service in 2029, with a plane that could fly at Mach 1.7 and cut some flight times in half. This means … Continue reading United to Buy Boom Supersonic Jets