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, developer of the AS2 supersonic business jet, has partnered with Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works to explore joint development, leveraging Lockheed's extensive supersonic expertise across engineering, certification, and production.
- This collaboration with Lockheed Martin is part of Aerion's broader strategy of teaming with industry experts, following previous agreements with Airbus for preliminary design and GE Aviation for engine development.
- The AS2 is designed to fly at Mach 1.4 (Mach 1.2 without sonic booms) with a planned first flight in 2023 and certification expected in 2025.
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