In this episode, we sit down with Blake Scholl, CEO of Boom Supersonic, to discuss the company’s ambitious mission to revolutionize commercial aviation. From developing the Overture, a supersonic airliner, to embracing sustainable aviation fuels, Blake shares how Boom plans to make faster, greener air travel a reality. They also discuss their recent test flights, with plans to break the sound barrier over the Mojave Desert.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Boom Supersonic’s Mission

02:11 - Landscape of Supersonic Aviation Today

04:09 - Balancing Consumer and Defense Markets

08:10 - Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Environmental Impact

12:06 - Challenges in Scaling Sustainable Fuel Production

15:53 - Innovation Stagnation in Commercial Aviation

18:02 - The Need for Entrepreneurial Rebirth in Aviation

20:55 - The XB-1: Boom’s Prototype Supersonic Jet

24:12 - Breaking the Sound Barrier: XB-1 Test Plans

28:06 - Overcoming Regulatory and Noise Challenges

30:27 - Funding Boom Supersonic: The Road Ahead

32:19 - Closing Remarks and Future Aspirations

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