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Aerion Eyes Early 2018 for AS2 Launch with GE Engines
Aerion and GE are hoping to define the engine over the next several months.
The Aerion AS2 could be formally launched next year following the selection of GE Aviation as the engine provider for the supersonic business jet. (Photo: Aerion)
The Aerion AS2 could be formally launched next year following the selection of GE Aviation as the engine provider for the supersonic business jet. (Photo: Aerion)

The selection of GE Aviation as the engine provider for the AS2 supersonic powerplant marks the “final real piece” of technology to clear a path to formal launch, possibly early next year, said a top executive from Aerion.

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