Aircraft
Boeing Partners with Aerion, Bets Big on Supersonics
Boeing today announced a partnership with Aerion Corp. and further made a “significant,” but undisclosed, investment in the supersonic bizjet developer.
In a shock announcement on February 5, Boeing has partnered with Aerion on the AS2 supersonic business jet and also made a "significant investment" in the Reno, Nevada company. (Photo: Aerion Corp.)
In a shock announcement on February 5, Boeing has partnered with Aerion on the AS2 supersonic business jet and also made a "significant investment" in the Reno, Nevada company. (Photo: Aerion Corp.)

Boeing announced a partnership with Aerion Corp. on February 5 and further made a “significant” investment in the Reno, Nevada-based supersonic business jet (SSBJ) developer that aims to “accelerate technology development and aircraft design, and unlock supersonic air travel for new markets.” While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, sources with knowledge of the deal told AIN that Boeing invested several hundred million dollars for an approximate 40 percent share in Aerion.


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