Aerion proceeding with SSBJ research and OEM talks
Aerion is proceeding with research in the development of its supersonic business jet while it continues discussions with potential manufacturing partners t

Aerion is proceeding with research in the development of its supersonic business jet while it continues discussions with potential manufacturing partners that would lead to a joint Aerion-OEM design study. Aerion’s hope is that this design study, essentially the nine- to 12-month proof-of-concept phase of the program, would result in a decision by the partners to proceed with full-scale development and production of the Aerion SSBJ. According to a spokesman, the company does not plan to make an announcement about a partnering agreement here at EBACE.

“We are confident we will reach an agreement with an OEM,” said Aerion vice chairman Brian Barents. “The challenges are many, but there is a desire on the part of all parties to make this happen.”