Elite travellers from London will soon get to travel to New York in mere 3.5 hours of time with a new supersonic jet ‘Boom’, backed by business magnet Richard Branson. According to sources, after arrival, the jet will become the fastest civil aircraft in the world.
The XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator or the ‘Baby Boom’ will be tested by the authorities on the latter half of 2017.
According to the designers of the supersonic flight, it will be able to fly at a speed of 1,451mph, which will help travellers to reach New York from London in just 3.5 hours.
The manufacturers of the supersonic jet unveiled the prototype at the Centennial Airport in Denver on 15th November, Tuesday. According to the witnesses, the prototype of the jet looked similar to a mini Concorde.
During the announcement, Boom have informed that the jet will be tested in partnership with Branson’s Virgin Galactic, near Southern California’s Edwards Air Force Base.
It has been found that the British business tycoon Branson also has the option to buy 10 more jets, which will be able to run almost 100 mph faster than Concorde.
Branson has informed that he has long been passionate about aerospace innovation and the development of high-speed commercial flights. He has also said that the decision of Virgin Galactic to work with Boom has been an easy one.
After arrival, the jet will be able to provide seats for 45 travellers in exchange of more than £4,000 while flying at 60,000 ft to cut short the flight time. Also, during the ride, travellers will be able to see the curvature of earth.
