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Reviving Supersonic Flight with Boom Supersonic
TLDR Blake Scholl, founder of Boom Supersonic, is working to bring back commercial supersonic flight by the end of the decade, focusing on innovation and efficiency to revolutionize air travel. Through building the XP-1 prototype and developing the Overture jet, Boom Supersonic aims to make supersonic flight more affordable, comfortable, and environmentally friendly for passengers.
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Blake Scholl, the founder of Boom Supersonic, aims to bring back commercial supersonic flight with a new generation of airplanes by the end of this decade.
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Blake Scholl's interest in flying began during his time at Pelago, where he started working towards his pilot's license and set a goal of flying in supersonic speed.
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Andrew Mason's vision for Groupon to revolutionize local commerce through digital connections between consumers and merchants ultimately shifted focus, leading to missed potential and a desire for Blake Scholl to pursue his passion for aviation.
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The history of aviation shows a pattern where founder-led companies push the product's capabilities, but when founders retire, companies tend to focus on optimization rather than innovation, leading to stagnation in the industry.
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Blake Scholl decided to start an aviation company focused on reviving supersonic flight after realizing the potential profitability and market demand for a faster, more efficient plane in 2014.
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Blake Scholl realized the potential for supersonic flight in 2014, envisioning a future where aviation technology could evolve to create a faster, more efficient aircraft.
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Blake Scholl and his team built the first independently developed supersonic jet prototype, the XP-1, by designing the airplane themselves and teaming up with suppliers to build components, assembling it in their facility in Denver.
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Blake Scholl's team is close to flying their supersonic jet prototype after facing challenges and learning from mistakes along the way, aiming to make supersonic flight more affordable and comfortable for passengers compared to the Concorde.
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The supersonic jet Overture aims to revolutionize air travel by significantly reducing flight times and carbon emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuels.
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Boom Supersonic's Overture aims to fly on routes with minimal noise impact and is expected to start production by the end of 2024.
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Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, emphasizes the importance of continuing to achieve what people say is impossible.
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