Boom Supersonic completes Overture Superfactory

Boom Supersonic completed construction of its Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina, at Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI), on June 17, 2024.

The Overture Superfactory site houses the final assembly line, test facility, and customer delivery center for the airlines that have ordered the passenger aircraft.

The first assembly line will produce 33 Overture supersonic aircraft annually. A planned second assembly line will double aircraft production to 66 each year.

The Overture Superfactory will be LEED certified and 40% more energy efficient when compared to similar manufacturing facilities. The Superfactory will incorporate urban heat mitigation materials, high-efficiency LED lighting, and water conservation systems to reduce energy and water consumption.

Overture Superfactory construction was completed in less than 17 months after breaking ground. Boom will now focus on installing tooling and operationalizing production.

“Construction of the Overture Superfactory represents a major milestone toward ensuring the United States’ continued leadership in aerospace manufacturing. Supersonic flight will transform air travel, and Overture provides a much-needed innovative alternative for airlines across the globe,” said Blake Scholl, founder & CEO, Boom Supersonic.

The Superfactory is intended to play an integral role in America’s continued leadership in aerospace manufacturing. Economists estimate the manufacturing program will grow North Carolina’s economy by at least $32.3 billion over 20 years, adding more than 2,400 jobs.

“As the state that was first in flight, North Carolina is excited to see Boom’s progress toward delivering the world’s first sustainable supersonic airliner. Our state has the skilled workforce, infrastructure and perfect location to help Boom revolutionize air travel,” said North Carolina’s Gov. Roy Cooper.

“The Piedmont Triad region is an economic powerhouse, helping solidify North Carolina’s place as the top state for business,” said Sen. Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate.

Follow the Overture Superfactory construction, from breaking ground to completion in June 2024, in the company’s blog.

In April, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator took its inaugural flight. The XB-1 program provides the foundation for the design and development of Overture, while establishing a safety-first culture in engineering and manufacturing.