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Supersonic Bizjet Pioneer Aerion Teams With eSTOL Developer Electra
Aerion envisages eSTOL and eVTOL aircraft transporting passengers to and from its long-range AS2 supersonic jet, which is set to enter service in 2027.
Electra and Aerion AS2
Electra's planned eSTOL aircraft (pictured left above) could provide a means for transporting passengers to and from flights on Aerion's AS2 supersonic jet. (Image: Aerion)

Taking a step toward its vision of creating an ecosystem of door-to-door travel that supports supersonic flight, Aerion Supersonic this week formed a partnership with a start-up called Electra, which is developing electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. Aerion says it is on track for its AS2 supersonic business jet to enter service by 2027.

Back in June, Aerion chairman Tom Vice outlined plans for the company’s Aerion Connective initiative, which involves the development of a global ecosystem of transportation, including eSTOL and eVTOL aircraft, to get customers to and from the airport to provide a smoother, faster experience from beginning to end.