Virgin Group has decided not to buy ‘Overture’ supersonic jets

According to the Telegraph, Virgin Group has now allowed its options to buy Boom Supersonic’s “Overture” supersonic passenger jet to expire. The conglomerate that owns Virgin Atlantic and a minority stake in Virgin Australia, as well as other aerospace-related ventures, reports the Telegraph, never had a firm agreement to buy the aircraft.

According to the Colorado-based company, the “Overture” will have a capacity of carrying 65-80 passengers and can fly at a speed of Mach 1.7 (approx. 1,300 mph) across oceans. The aircraft operates on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and is…