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Boom Supersonic broke the sound barrier in late January with its XB-1 test jet, paving the way forward in the startup's efforts to build its own supersonic airliner.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 took its last test flight on Monday. The aircraft started its flight around 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. It was the 13th and final flight for the aircraft.

Boom's XB-1 demonstrator took its maiden flight in March of 2024. In October of 2024, the XB-1 was teasing supersonic speeds.

“This is the last time it flies,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, during the webcast. “This is really a bittersweet day for me and for the entire XB-1 team, I think.” ...

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 pathfinder vehicle went out in style Monday (Feb. 10), breaking the sound barrier three times on its 13th and final test flight.