Aerion’s CEO Tom Vice announced at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Expo that the conceptual design phase for the AS2 supersonic jet is complete. The company is now starting the preliminary design phase and expects to begin initial flight testing of the 12-passenger jet in 2023. The Reno, Nevada-based company hopes to achieve certification for the AS2 in 2025.
Aerion Progresses on Supersonic Aircraft Design
Key Takeaways:
- Aerion has completed the conceptual design phase for its AS2 supersonic jet and is now in preliminary design, targeting initial flight testing in 2023 and certification in 2025.
- GE Aviation is developing the GE Affinity turbofan, the first new civil supersonic engine in 55 years, specifically for the AS2 to meet noise requirements and enable speeds up to Mach 1.4.
- Honeywell Aerospace will develop the AS2's flight deck, while Aerion sees the AS2 as a springboard for developing larger and faster supersonic aircraft for future business and commercial aviation.
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