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 bring the AS2 supersonic business jet to market.
- The 12-seat Aerion AS2 is designed to fly at Mach 1.4 (1,000 mph), enabling 70% faster travel than current business jets and saving approximately three hours on transatlantic flights.
- With its first flight slated for 2023, this partnership aims to overcome skepticism about the AS2's viability and establish a foundation for future regulatory-compliant supersonic flight.
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