Supersonic bizjet developer Aerion is continuing its strategy of teaming up with the experts in the industry as it progresses through the development of what could become the world’s first supersonic business jet, the Aerion AS2. The company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with military and space-transport giant Lockheed Martin to explore the possibility of a joint development. Aerion will spend the next year working with Lockheed Martin on all phases of the AS2 program.
Aerion Teams with Lockheed Martin on Supersonic Bizjet
Key Takeaways:
- Aerion has partnered with aerospace giant Lockheed Martin for joint development of its AS2 supersonic business jet, leveraging Lockheed's legendary expertise in supersonic aircraft design.
- This collaboration with Lockheed's Skunk Works team will cover engineering, certification, and production, building on Aerion's existing partnerships with Airbus and GE Aviation.
- The Aerion AS2 is designed to be the world's first supersonic business jet, targeting Mach 1.4 with "boomless" flight at Mach 1.2, aiming for a 2023 first flight and 2025 certification.
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