Boom Supersonic: ICAO CAEP reaches agreement on new supersonic aircraft noise standards
Boom Supersonic reported (20-Mar-2025) ICAO reached agreement on new supersonic aircraft noise standards at a meeting of its Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) in Feb-2025. Boom stated that participants at the meeting "aligned on a recommended new standard for landing and takeoff noise that recognises the unique physics and opportunities for noise reduction of supersonic aircraft", adding: "The standard takes into account advanced noise reduction procedures that ensure the public is not disturbed by aircraft noise". The US FAA represented the US at the meeting and Boom provided data to support the FAA's analysis. Boom is targeting certification for its Overture supersonic aircraft "by the end of the decade". [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Boom Supersonic has been advancing the development of its Overture supersonic aircraft through various initiatives, including the construction of the Overture Superfactory, which is designed to produce up to 66 aircraft annually and contribute significantly to North Carolina's economy1. The company has also been working on the Symphony engine in collaboration with Florida Turbine Technologies, conducting over 30 rig tests to support the Overture's development2. Furthermore, the XB-1 demonstrator aircraft serves as a foundational platform for the Overture's design and development3.