Boom Supersonic (Boom) has released that Scott Powell, a former senior engineering leader at Boeing, is joining Boom as Senior Vice President of Symphony, the propulsion system for Overture.
“We've made significant design progress on Symphony,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom. “Adding Scott's leadership and experience overseeing certifications for a wide range of civil and military propulsion systems only further strengthens our path forward with Symphony. We're thrilled to have him onboard.”
In this role, Powell will be responsible for leading the development, industrialisation, certification and integration of Symphony. Powell brings nearly four decades of propulsion leadership and expertise in propulsion programme management, mitigating and developing solutions for complex programme risks and leading large product organisations and integrated product teams. He has extensive experience working with top tier suppliers and engine manufacturers and is an expert in certifications for a wide range of civil and military propulsion systems.
“I'm inspired by the considerable progress already achieved with Symphony and I look forward to working with the team on the propulsion system that will power the future of sustainable supersonic travel”, said Powell, “Boom is the perfect fit for a nearly 40-year career in propulsion and the opportunity to make a significant mark in aviation history. To be able to develop a new engine under the Symphony name is truly an aviation statement. Combined with a work force that moves fast but with safety at the forefront, there's an ability to bring a game-changing capability to the public.”
