Aircraft
Airbus ‘Validates’ Aerion’s Quest for a Supersonic Bizjet
Under a partnership agreement, both companies will exchange knowledge and capabilities in aircraft design, manufacturing and certification.
Aerion anticipates full launch of the AS2 program in early 2016. Entry into service is planned for 2021.
Aerion anticipates full launch of the AS2 program in early 2016. Entry into service is planned for 2021.

Airbus Group (née EADS) and Reno, Nev.-based supersonic business jet (SSBJ) developer Aerion announced a partnership agreement yesterday to collaborate on “technologies associated with the future of high-performance flight.” Under the agreement, the companies will exchange knowledge and capabilities in aircraft design, manufacturing and certification. In May, Aerion unveiled plans for the Mach 1.6, $100+ million AS2 trijet.