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 Lockheed Martin to explore the joint development of the Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet, leveraging Lockheed Martin's extensive expertise in supersonic aircraft design and development.
- This collaboration is part of Aerion's broader strategy of teaming with industry experts, which also includes previous engineering agreements with Airbus for design and GE Aviation for engine development.
- The Aerion AS2 is designed to achieve a top speed of Mach 1.4 and fly at Mach 1.2 without producing a sonic boom, with a first flight planned for 2023 and certification targeted for 2025.
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