Latécoère commits to shaping the future of aviation with Boom Supersonic
A strategic partnership for the future of supersonic aviation
The aeronautics industry is about to undergo a significant transformation with the entry of Latécoère, the renowned Toulouse-based equipment manufacturer, into the circle of collaborators on Boom Supersonic's Overture project. The cooperation agreement provides for close collaboration between the American designer and engineers from Toulouse to develop the entire electrical infrastructure for this promising aircraft and its Symphony engines.
Mutual benefits in designing tomorrow's aircraft
This alliance will enable Boom to leverage Latécoère's advanced software portfolio, optimizing the development of power system infrastructure. Kathy Savitt, head of Boom Supersonic, emphasizes Latécoère's expertise, which plays a crucial role in the engineering and production of an electrical network that complies with aviation standards and technical advances.
Key figures for the Overture project
- Aircraft capacity: 80 passengers
- Total cable length: over 100 kilometers
- Number of electrical connections: over 45,000
Greg Huttner, Latécoère's conductor, expresses his delight at being involved in the creation of the world's fastest airliner, and proudly endorses Latécoère's unique skills in interconnect system design.
Progress and prospects for the Overture supersonic jet
Boom Supersonic continues to advance towards the production phase of the Overture, which is expected to reach Mach 1.7. The selection of suppliers for work on the aerodynamic structures and essential systems is in its final stages. At the same time, design work on the Symphony engine is progressing, with testing scheduled for next year.
The aircraft, which will be equipped with four turbofan engines, will be built at the Greensboro plant in North Carolina. The assembly line, covering 37,000 m2 construction of which began in January, should be operational in 2024. The first test flight is expected in 2027, followed by entry into service towards the end of that decade.
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