✈JAL aims to go supersonic with investment in Boom Supersonic.
Japan Airlines has announced a $10 million investment in Boom Supersonic, which also gives it an option to order 20 of the new-generation supersonic jets the firm plans to develop.
Boom says the two companies have been working behind the scenes for over a year, and that the Oneworld carrier will help to refine the design of the supersonic aircraft, which aims to fly at Mach 2.2 and carry 55 passengers.
Boom is starting initial construction of its XB-1 technology demonstrator, which is expected to make its first flight next year. Thereafter, its commercial aircraft is expected to commence passenger flights in the early 2020s.