Supersonic Bizjet Math Makes Sense Now, Says Analyst
Data shows that Aerion’s AS2 SSBJ is not even 45 percent more expensive than a ultra-long-range business jet.

A supersonic business jet (SSBJ) now makes economic sense, according to Oscar Garcia of InterFlight Global, an aviation consultancy that specializes in the issue. “We’ve done the study in two ways–on the air transportation side with the airlines, and with the corporate aviation side,” said the firm’s CEO. “On the airline side, the price premium cannot exceed 30 percent. On the corporate side, the price premium can reach up to 70 percent. The corporate and special-mission government side is much less price sensitive.”


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