Boom Supersonic to Power AI Data Centers with Superpower Natural Gas Turbines, Adds $300 Million in New Funding.

Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, led by Blake Scholl, Rachel Devine, Jeff Mabry, Megan Young, and others, has announced a backlog of more than $1.25 billion for its Superpower turbine and revealed its launch customer, Crusoe. The company also closed a $300 million funding round led by Darsana Capital Partners, with participation from Altimeter Capital, ARK Invest, Bessemer Venture Partners, Robinhood Ventures, and Y Combinator.

Superpower is a 42 MW natural gas turbine designed to provide reliable energy to AI data centers while supporting the advancement of supersonic travel.

The Superpower turbine shares its supersonic-engine technology with the Symphony jet engine, featuring a new core built for sustained, efficient high-power output even in extreme thermal conditions. It accelerates AI data center capacity by delivering gigawatts of reliable power while providing engine performance data to advance Boom Supersonic’s Overture airliner.

Unlike conventional turbines, Superpower maintains full capacity in high temperatures and requires no water, a critical advantage for AI data centers. Crusoe has ordered 29 units to power its next-generation AI infrastructure.

Boom’s Superpower turbine leverages supersonic and advanced-materials technology to deliver superior real-world performance:

• 42 MW ISO-rated power in a compact, shipping-container-scale design

• Full output even at ambient temperatures above 110 °F

• Waterless operation, ideal for hot, arid locations

• Runs on clean natural gas with diesel backup

Crusoe, as the launch customer, highlights Superpower’s alignment with energy-first AI infrastructure goals. By 2030, Boom plans to produce over four gigawatts of turbines annually.

Boom’s Series B, led by Darsana Capital, fully funds Symphony engine development, while revenues from Superpower will finance Overture certification and delivery. Darsana, a New York–based firm with expertise in aerospace, defense, space, AI, and emerging technologies, supports Boom’s strategy of leveraging supersonic technology to accelerate energy and aviation innovation.

Superpower production will be U.S.-based, supporting reindustrialization. Currently, 95% of Symphony engine core parts are in manufacturing, with testing set for 2026 in Colorado. Boom’s Overture order book includes 130 aircraft from United Airlines, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines.