Aerion, Spirit AeroSystems partner for AS2 supersonic business jet programme
Spirit AeroSystems and Aerion Corporation, an American aircraft manufacturer based in Reno, Nevada have entered into a collaboration agreement for the preliminary design of the AS2's forward, pressurised fuselage. Spirit will immediately start with the preliminary development efforts.
The AS2, Aerion's 12-passenger aircraft is up to 70 per cent faster than today's business aircraft. The aircraft saves almost three hours across the Atlantic and more than five hours across the Pacific. The Supersonic cruise speed of the aircraft is Mach 1.4, about 1,000 mph.
"Joining a project team this early allows us to apply our technical expertise and commercial best practices to make the most positive impact," said Tom Gentile, President and CEO, Spirit AeroSystems. "We can create cost-efficient, innovative engineering solutions that take into account Spirit's highly efficient manufacturing processes. We are proud to be selected by Aerion for this programme and look forward to contributing to the success of this groundbreaking new airplane."
"The AS2 will revolutionise global mobility," said Aerion Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President Tom Vice. "We are proud to partner with Spirit AeroSystems. They are a leader in aircraft composite structures and we are excited that they have joined the AS2 team."
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