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, moving into preliminary design with flight testing planned for 2023 and certification by 2025.
- GE Aviation is developing the GE Affinity turbofan, the first new civil supersonic engine in 55 years, designed to meet noise regulations and enable speeds up to Mach 1.4 (Mach 1.2 without sonic boom over land).
- Honeywell Aerospace is creating the AS2's flight deck, leveraging its extensive experience in business jets and supersonic military aircraft.
- The AS2 is envisioned as Aerion's foundational project, aiming to springboard into larger and faster supersonic designs for both business and commercial aviation.
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