Boom Supersonic partners with Japan Airlines

CENTENNIAL — Boom Supersonic will announce today that Japan Airlines will join its quest to build next-generation supersonic jets for commercial routes at an affordable price. Boom hopes to offer three-hour, 15-minute flights between New York and London for about $5,000 round trip.

The Denver Post reported that the Denver-area supersonic aircraft developer, headquartered at Centennial Airport, said Japan Airlines will invest $10 million in the company and collaborate with Boom to refine the aircraft’s design and passenger experience. Japan Airlines will buy 20 supersonic jets that fly 1,461 miles per hour.…