GREENSBORO — British engine maker Rolls-Royce has pulled out of an agreement to work with Boom Supersonic to build the company’s engines for its commercial aircraft that is expected to be built in Greensboro.
In a statement, the company said, “We’ve completed our contract with Boom and delivered various engineering studies for their Overture supersonic program. After careful consideration, Rolls-Royce has determined that the commercial aviation supersonic market is not currently a priority for us.”
Flying magazine reported that with Rolls-Royce walking away from the partnership, Boom’s original timeline for making commercial supersonic travel a reality before the end of the decade could now be in flux.
