Pratt & Whitney, GE Aviation and Honeywell are not interested in developing an engine for the Boom Overture supersonic aircraft

The Overture supersonic airliner's problems are not over. Several big companies announced that they were not interested in developing an engine for the plane.

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At the beginning of September, Rolls Royce announced its withdrawal from the project. The reasons were not the best financial performance of the British company. Following it, Pratt & Whitney, GE Aviation, Honeywell and Safran Aircraft Engines reported that they, too, are not interested in a supersonic aircraft.

Boom said the project is still underway. The manufacturer intends to announce a new engine partner soon. Company representatives added that this will happen before the end of this year.

Despite the fact that the leading engine manufacturers refused to take part in the Overture project, Boom is optimistic about the future. The company already has orders from American Airlines and United Airlines for a total of 35 aircraft. It plans to build a plant in California and begin passenger service by 2029.

The International Civil Aviation Organization recently condemned the creation of supersonic aircraft because they will consume 7 to 9 times more fuel per passenger per km than subsonic aircraft. Boom said it would offset carbon dioxide emissions by using environmentally friendly jet fuel (SAF). However, the regulator claims that there will be inefficient consumption of SAF.

Source: engadget