Boom Supersonic marks superfactory milestone
Boom Supersonic has topped out its Overture Superfactory as work progresses on its airliner, capable of flying twice as fast as today’s commercial planes on up to 100% sustainable aviation…
Boom Supersonic has topped out its Overture Superfactory as work progresses on its airliner, capable of flying twice as fast as today’s commercial planes on up to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Sharing a progress update on the construction of the factory, Boom said the final structural beam had been raised into place, completing the building’s frame.
The Overture Superfactory is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located on a 62-acre campus at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Boom recently finished the decking on top of the structure, began installing the metal side panels which make up the walls, and started pouring the concrete flooring slabs.
Overture Superfactory
With a significant portion of the exterior building constructed, the Overture Superfactory continues to take shape and remains on track for completion in 2024.
“We continue to be pleased with the progress on the Overture Superfactory, our final assembly line for Overture,” said Chris Taylor, vice president of manufacturing at Boom Supersonic.
“This milestone is a testament to the hard work of the numerous trade teams who are building the Superfactory, and marks an important step forward in building the sustainable supersonic future in the Piedmont Triad.”
Hub for aviation innovation
“Our vision for the Piedmont Triad International Airport is to become the hub for aviation innovation,” said Kevin Baker, executive director of the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority.
“Boom is positioned to define the next century of progress in air travel, and we are proud to see their vision taking shape in our backyard with the Overture Superfactory in the Triad.”
Looking ahead, Boom will continue construction of the Overture Superfactory with BE&K Building Group and their design partner, BRPH.
“BE&K Building Group has delivered disciplined teams of experts providing decades of design and construction expertise to the aviation and aerospace sector,” said Frank Holley, president and CEO of BE&K Building Group.
“We are honoured to team with Boom, our design partner BRPH, the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority, and the project’s many other participants in the construction of the Overture Superfactory.”
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