Startup raises â¹215 crore to build the fastest passenger jet
Virgin Atlantic's Founder Richard Branson-backed startup Boom Supersonic has raised over â¹215 crore in Series A funding round to build what it claims will be the fastest airplane for passenger flight. The jet, called 'Baby Boom', will cover 5,500 km between New York and London in about 3.5 hours. A passenger plane usually takes 6.5 hours to cover the distance.