Boom Supersonic Faces Delays, Loses Data Center Client

Boom Supersonic's dual ventures into supersonic aviation and data center power are encountering significant challenges. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby recently voiced skepticism regarding the 2029 target for the Overture supersonic airliner's commercial debut, suggesting it will take longer than anticipated due to numerous development and certification hurdles.

This uncertainty casts a shadow over Boom's efforts to revive supersonic travel. Meanwhile, the company's foray into energy production has also hit a snag. Boom CEO Blake Scholl announced on September 25, 2026, that a $1.25 billion deal for Superpower gas turbines, destined for AI data centers, had fallen through.

Further raising questions is the status of Boom's manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina. Despite receiving over $50 million in taxpayer funding, the factory, completed in 2024 for Overture production, has seen little activity. This inactivity has prompted concern from North Carolina state leaders.

Boom's Superpower gas turbines are intended for data centers, with aims to deliver the first units in mid-2027. The company also unveiled a new factory in Centennial, Colorado, for their production. Boom continues to develop a prototype turbine core, Sprint Core, which is intended to power both the Superpower and the Overture's Symphony engine.