BOOM TIME FOR UNITED AIRLINES

摘要

United Airlines looks set to introduce supersonic aircraft to its fleet following the conditional order for 15 Overture airliners from Boom Supersonic.The 15 Overture aircraft will be purchased once they fulfil United's safety, operating and sustainability requirements. The terms of the agreement include an option for on additional 35 aircraft from the Denver-based aircraft company.Once operational, the Mach 1.7 Overture aircraft is expected to be the first large commercial aircraft to be net-zero carbon as it will be optimised to run on 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel [SAF]. It is slated to roll out in 2025, fly in 2026 and expected to carry passengers by 2029.