A Supersonic Jet Startup Is Now Selling Turbines to Power AI Data Centers

A supersonic jet startup is now selling turbines to power AI data centers

A new deal reflects how desperate the AI industry has become for power. Tech companies are projected to spend $400 billion on AI infrastructure this year

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I saw that Boom, maker of supersonic aircraft, is selling jet turbines to AI data center companies like Crusoe. Both xAI and OpenAI are "building their own power plants with large arrays of converted jet engines." And apparently you can power jet engines with natural gas. I had no idea this was a thing and was surprised to see a literal jet turbine housed in a shipping container. I guess any turbine is still a turbine. That got me wondering if t…

Boom Supersonic's Superpower Jet Engine Dream Becomes AI Data Center Reality

Blake Scholl founded Boom Supersonic with one single purpose in mind: to reintroduce commercial supersonic travel, which had been lost from our skies for decades. Ten years later, the Denver-based startup has quietly raised an eyebrow at that concept and moved it in a whole other direction. Earlier this week, Boom Supersonic revealed a small [...]

Boom Raises $300M to Sell Gas Turbines and Fund Supersonic Dreams

The aircraft startup is diversifying with stationary gas turbines for data centers, using profits to fund its Overture… The post Boom Raises $300M to Sell Gas Turbines and Fund Supersonic Dreams appeared first on IMP.NEWS.

Boom Supersonic Raises Additional $300 Million In Funding

Boom Supersonic, a Colorado-based aerospace company, closed a $300 million Series B funding round, led by Darsana Capital Partners, with participation from Altimeter Capital, ARK Invest, Bessemer Venture Partners, Robinhood Ventures, and Y Combinator; the round values the company at approximately $1.5 billion post money. Boom Supersonic’s latest funding round marks a pivotal moment, blending aerospace ambitions with the surging needs of AI infra…