Originally Posted by
Russell Case
Boom is set to break M1.0 later this year, and then the jet goes to Udvar Hazy and they have to develop the “actual aircraft.” I can tell you Boom will be closer to 2036 than 2026. Ask me how I know. Sorry for the off subject post; good luck on your decision. Everybody’s different.
If it ends up being ready in 2036 you can probably count on it having one pilot or even no pilots. Nobody likes it but that's the direction this industry is accelerating and the only thing saving us right now is that currently certified aircraft (with the possible exception of the A350) can't be retrofitted in a cost acceptable way. Future certified aircraft won't make that mistake.