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Boom CEO Says AI Data Centers Could Accelerate Supersonic Flight Development

Boom CEO Highlights Potential of AI Data Centers to Boost Supersonic Flight Development
Boom Supersonic, the aerospace startup dedicated to reviving commercial supersonic travel, has embarked on an unexpected venture into the artificial intelligence sector. The company has begun marketing a variant of its turbine engine designed to power AI data centers, with its inaugural client being AI infrastructure firm Crusoe. This strategic expansion was supported by a recent $300 million funding round led by Darsana Capital Partners.
Strategic Diversification and Funding
Founder and CEO Blake Scholl underscored that this new direction will not detract from Boom’s primary objective of launching supersonic jets by the end of the decade. Speaking to Skift, Scholl described the initiative as a potential accelerant for the company’s aerospace ambitions. He suggested that revenue generated from turbine engine sales could provide crucial financial support for the development of Boom’s flagship Overture supersonic aircraft.
Challenges and Industry Skepticism
Despite the promising outlook, Boom’s pivot into powering AI data centers presents significant challenges. The company now contends with established power generation firms and must address regulatory complexities associated with adapting aviation-derived technology for data center applications. Industry experts have expressed reservations about the practicality of using aircraft engines in data centers, which demand exceptionally reliable and efficient power solutions.
Market responses to Boom’s strategy have been mixed. Some analysts question whether the company’s approach can withstand financial pressures, particularly as AI infrastructure providers face their own scaling and operational difficulties. Additionally, Boom’s entry into this space may provoke competitive reactions from traditional power companies and emerging startups targeting the expanding AI data center market.
Outlook
Despite these uncertainties, Boom remains optimistic that its engagement with AI infrastructure will ultimately expedite its core mission in aerospace. The company’s capacity to channel turbine engine sales into funding supersonic flight development will be closely monitored as both the aviation and AI industries continue to evolve.

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