Aerion’s supersonic jet project is beginning to pick up speed as the company is completing its evaluation of engine makers for its 12-passenger AS2 jet. After assessing more than a dozen military and civilian engine makers for the past two years, Aerion has teamed with GE to define and evaluate the final configuration for the three engines that will power the sleek speedster.
Aerion Teams with GE for Supersonic Propulsion
Key Takeaways:
- Aerion has partnered with GE to define and evaluate engine configurations for its AS2 supersonic business jet, after a two-year assessment of various engine makers.
- The AS2 project aims to be the first certified civil supersonic aircraft in half a century, targeting its first flight in 2023 and certification in 2025.
- Aerion has also collaborated with Airbus Defense and Space since 2014, making significant progress on preliminary design, systems architecture, and extensive wind tunnel testing.
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