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Aerion, Lockheed Plan AS2 SSBJ Announcement on Friday
However, the Reno, Nevada-based SSBJ company would not disclose the exact nature of the announcement.
The FAA has developed a notice of proposed rulemaking that would establish subsonic landing and takeoff cycle standards for supersonic aircraft such as the Aerion AS2. (Photo: Aerion Supersonic)
The FAA has developed a notice of proposed rulemaking that would establish subsonic landing and takeoff cycle standards for supersonic aircraft such as the Aerion AS2. (Photo: Aerion Supersonic)

Aerion Corp. and Lockheed Martin today announced they will hold a joint press conference on Friday in Washington, D.C., along with a GE Aviation executive, to discuss their plans for "exploring the joint development" of the Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet (SSBJ). “Technologies have matured to the extent we plan to introduce a renaissance in supersonic flight, beginning with business aviation, due to continuing advances in performance, efficiency, environmental responsibility and affordability,” the companies said.