Boom Supersonic has secured a $1.25 billion backlog from Crusoe for 29 Superpower natural gas turbines, providing essential funding to accelerate the development of its commercial supersonic airliner.

Key Points

• Boom Supersonic will supply 1.21 GW of power capacity to Crusoe, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2029.
• The $300 million funding round, led by Darsana Capital Partners, supports both turbine production and the Overture supersonic aircraft program.
• Each 42 MW Superpower turbine utilizes technology derived from the Symphony engine core and features a 14-day installation window.
• Baker Hughes will supply 31 BRUSH DAX 7 generators to be paired with the turbines for high-efficiency AI data center operations.
• The Superpower units are designed to maintain full output in temperatures exceeding 110°F without requiring water cooling or capacity derating.
• Boom plans to scale manufacturing to over 4 GW of turbine capacity annually by 2030 at a dedicated Superfactory.

Why it Matters

This deal provides Boom Supersonic with a sustainable revenue stream and critical engineering experience while addressing the massive energy demands of the growing AI data center market. By leveraging aerospace technology for industrial power, the company secures the financial stability necessary to advance its long-term goal of launching commercial supersonic passenger travel.