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Here are some recent technology news related to Boom Technology:

Boom Supersonic's Overture Jet Completes First Flight

• Boom Supersonic, a company founded by Blake Scholl, has successfully completed the first flight of its Overture jet, a supersonic passenger aircraft capable of flying at speeds up to Mach 2.2 (around 1,451 mph).
• The flight took place on May 7, 2021, at Edwards Air Force Base in California, and lasted for 20 minutes.
• The Overture jet is designed to reduce travel time between cities, with the goal of flying from New York to London in just under 3.5 hours.

Boom Supersonic Raises $100 Million in Funding

• In April 2021, Boom Supersonic announced that it had raised $100 million in funding from investors, including Japan Airlines, Virgin Group, and others.
• The funding will be used to support the development and production of the Overture jet, as well as the company's plans to establish a manufacturing facility in the United States.

Boom Supersonic Partners with Japan Airlines

• In March 2021, Boom Supersonic announced a partnership with Japan Airlines, which will see the airline become a launch customer for the Overture jet.
• The partnership will also involve Japan Airlines providing feedback and input on the design and development of the aircraft.

Boom Supersonic's Overture Jet to Feature Sustainable Aviation Fuel

• In February 2021, Boom Supersonic announced that its Overture jet will be designed to run on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is made from renewable sources such as waste biomass or algae.
• The use of SAF is expected to reduce the Overture jet's carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional fossil fuels.

Boom Supersonic's Overture Jet to Have a Range of Over 5,000 Miles

• In January 2021, Boom Supersonic announced that its Overture jet will have a range of over 5,000 miles, making it capable of flying non-stop between many major cities around the world.
• The Overture jet's range will be achieved through the use of advanced aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and efficient engines.

These are just a few of the recent technology news related to Boom Technology. The company is making significant progress in its development of the Overture jet, and its plans to revolutionize air travel with supersonic flight.