Hermeus Readying Uncrewed Supersonic Quarterhorse for First Flight | Aviation International News

Hermeus Readying Supersonic Quarterhorse for First Flight

Aircraft has been moved to Spaceport America for flight trials

Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 at Spaceport America — Hermeus has a series of steps—including reintegration of the tail and wings, ground operations and system checks, engine ground runs, and taxi tests—to take before the next Quarterhorse takes to the skies at Spaceport in New Mexico.

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

January 8, 2026

Hermeus is prepping its next high-speed flight-test vehicle for flight, Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, shipping it to Spaceport America in New Mexico for upcoming trials, the company announced on Wednesday. Noting that Spaceport America is the “new home for the next chapter” and that “the journey to first flight starts now,” the Atlanta-based firm said it has fully deployed its team and established a hangar on location to support the next phase of the program.

Hermeus further outlined several next milestones before the uncrewed scaled supersonic vehicle becomes airborne. These include reintegration of the tail and wings, ground operations and system checks, engine ground runs, taxi tests, and then preparation for first flight.

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