Key facts
- United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby doubts Boom's Overture supersonic airliner will be ready by 2029.
- Boom's Overture airliner faces significant development and FAA certification hurdles.
- Boom is also developing natural gas turbines for AI data centers.
- Boom lost a $1.25 billion deal with Crusoe for 29 gas turbines.
- Boom aims to deliver first gas turbines to AI data center customers in mid-2027.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has expressed doubts about Boom Supersonic's ability to deliver its Overture supersonic airliner by the planned 2029 deadline, citing significant development and certification hurdles. Kirby's comments, made in an interview on October 28, 2026, suggest a longer timeline is probable. Boom is also pursuing a business in natural gas turbines for AI data centers, but recently lost a $1.25 billion deal with Crusoe for these turbines. The company aims to deliver its first turbines by mid-2027, with plans to ramp up production thereafter. Boom's supersonic jet project has received support from the Trump administration, including efforts to ease regulations on supersonic flight.