Supersonic airliner in doubt as company shifts to powering AI data centers
The demand for AI data center energy is strong enough to draw aerospace startups into power generation, though execution challenges remain.
Reported by Ars Technica ·
What happened
Boom Supersonic has unveiled a Colorado factory dedicated to manufacturing gas turbines to power AI data centers. Meanwhile, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has expressed doubt that Boom will meet its 2029 target for delivering its Overture supersonic airliner, and early backers have questioned or exited the ventures.
Who it’s about
- Boom Supersonic
- Blake Scholl
- United Airlines
- Scott Kirby