Much of the skepticism about whether the Aerion SST 12-seat business jet might ever fly was probably squashed when Boeing NeXt said this week it was making a significant investment into the Reno, Nevada, aircraft builder. Boeing NeXt’s portfolio includes autonomous air vehicles and passenger-carrying hypersonic aircraft. Founded in 2003 to develop new, more efficient aerodynamic technologies for supersonic aircraft, Aerion Supersonic introduced its AS2 12-passenger business jet design in 2014. The company unveiled the AS2’s GE Affinity engine design in 2018.
Boeing Invests in Aerion SST
Key Takeaways:
- Boeing NeXt has made a significant investment in Aerion Supersonic, providing engineering, manufacturing, and flight test resources to advance the AS2 supersonic business jet.
- The Aerion AS2 is a 12-passenger jet designed to fly at Mach 1.4 (1,000 mph), saving approximately three hours on transatlantic flights while meeting environmental requirements.
- The AS2 is slated for its first flight in 2023, with the partnership aiming to establish compliant and efficient supersonic flight.
- This collaboration seeks to create a faster, more connected future with the potential to enhance global productivity.
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