American Airlines is to purchase 20 Boom Supersonic aircraft with an option for an additional 40 aircraft. Faster transatlantic travel on the horizon.

American Airlines is to purchase 20 Boom Supersonic aircraft with an option for an additional 40 aircraft. American will be the second airline to invest in the purchase of new aircraft. Boom has announced it will start carrying passengers by 2029. 

"We are proud to share our vision of a more connected and sustainable world with American Airlines," said Blake Scholl, Founder and CEO of Boom. "We believe Overture can help American deepen its competitive advantage on network, loyalty and overall airline preference through the paradigm-changing benefits of cutting travel times in half." Press release on American Airlines website - https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2022/American-Airlines-Announces-Agreement-to-Purchase-Boom-Supersonic-Overture-Aircraft-Places-Deposit-on-20-Overtures-FLT-08/