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Blake Scholl

Founder & CEO, Boom Supersonic

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Blake Scholl: Why Plane Speed Stalled, Supersonic Commercial Flight, & Revolutionizing the Engine

Blake Scholl argues Boom Supersonic is close to making commercial supersonic travel viable again, with XB-1 proving the physics and Overture targeting faster transatlantic flight at a premium but potentially break-even fare. The episode also spotlights Boom’s surprise pivot: using the same vertically integrated engine program to generate behind-the-meter power for data centers.

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America's aerospace rebirth

Blake Scholl argues Boom is reinventing aerospace by building supersonic aircraft, engines, and software in-house rather than relying on a slow legacy supply chain. He also makes the case that AI, additive manufacturing, and a ground-first power business can accelerate both certification and industrial rebuilding.