The return of supersonic.

Boom Supersonic Passenger Seating & LOPA Design

A new era of flight demands a new kind of cabin.

For decades, supersonic travel was only a memory. Concorde showed it was possible, but its end left the skies quiet. Now, with new technology and lifted U.S. restrictions, Boom Supersonic is leading its return with their Overture aircraft.

The stakes are high: supersonic means turning overnight trips into same-day returns, completely reshaping what passengers expect of international travel. Overture's distinctive curved fuselage and shorter journey times demanded a new kind of experience—something no off-the-shelf seating product could deliver. Beyond winning over passengers, Boom must also prove that supersonic can be premium, sustainable, and viable for airlines, as well as certifiable by regulators.

The challenge wasn’t just about seats or layouts—it was about establishing trust in an entirely new era of flight. Boom partnered with Teague to help define that experience through concepts, research, and recommendations.

Approach

Prototyping the future of supersonic seating.

Teague acted as Boom’s prototyping and design partner, moving from vision to validation through a series of interconnected efforts. We began with extensive ‘blue-sky’ LOPA explorations, followed by low-fidelity spatial mockups, pairing foam-and-wood prototypes with augmented reality tools to quickly evaluate layouts and flows inside the uniquely constrained cabin. These early models allowed Boom’s team to experience the interior at full scale and make rapid decisions.

From there, we developed a range of conceptual directions for passenger seating. Rather than relying on off-the-shelf solutions, Teague developed a range of new and unique seating configurations tailored to Overture’s cabin geometry, mission profile, and brand aspirations. These concepts were supported with color, material, and finish strategies that emphasized sustainability without sacrificing a premium feel.

Throughout, Teague conducted user research and human factors studies with passengers and flight attendants. Using mockups and structured testing protocols, we captured insights about comfort, accessibility, fairness across rows, and service flow. This evidence allowed us to make informed recommendations to Boom — not just about form, but about how the seating could deliver an experience worthy of supersonic travel.

Solution

Making supersonic comfort real.

Teague partnered with Boom in the early stages of Overture’s layout development to explore what a next-generation supersonic experience could be. Through concepting, spatial exploration, and human-centered design research, Teague helped define the opportunities that would shape the aircraft’s configuration. This early work identified how passenger experience, certification requirements, and the unique geometry of Overture could come together in a cohesive vision.

By blending expertise in aircraft integration, prototyping, and human factors, Teague supported Boom in moving confidently from bold ideas to actionable design directions, laying the groundwork for a layout and features that capture the excitement of supersonic travel.