In this episode, we sit down with Blake Scholl, CEO of Boom Supersonic, to discuss the company’s ambitious mission to revolutionize commercial aviation. From developing the Overture, a supersonic airliner, to embracing sustainable aviation fuels, Blake shares how Boom plans to make faster, greener air travel a reality. They also discuss their recent test flights, with plans to break the sound barrier over the Mojave Desert.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Boom Supersonic’s Mission02:11 - Landscape of Supersonic Aviation Today04:09 - Balancing Consumer and Defense Markets08:10 - Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Environmental Impact12:06 - Challenges in Scaling Sustainable Fuel Production15:53 - Innovation Stagnation in Commercial Aviation18:02 - The Need for Entrepreneurial Rebirth in Aviation20:55 - The XB-1: Boom’s Prototype Supersonic Jet24:12 - Breaking the Sound Barrier: XB-1 Test Plans28:06 - Overcoming Regulatory and Noise Challenges30:27 - Funding Boom Supersonic: The Road Ahead32:19 - Closing Remarks and Future Aspirations

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