Aerion AS2

Boeing president and CEO Dave Calhoun discussed why his company has remained committed to the UAM market rather than the supersonic market.

Aerion appeared to have a lot of momentum with seasoned veterans, strong suppliers, and a headquarters site but was unable to convince financial markets.

GE Aviation has said that it has ended work on the Affinity engine as Aerion, which was developing the AS supersonic business jet, has ceased operations.

Cites lack of available financing for its decision to cease operations.

Aerion said its second supersonic aircraft, the 50-passenger Mach 4 AS3 airliner, will benefit from its partnership with NASA Langley.

An expansive MOU between Aerion and sister companies NetJets and FlightSafety International includes purchase rights for 20 AS2s and a new training center.

Aerion is expanding its sales effort with the return of Sean McGeough and padding its AS2 order book with the addition of Set Jet as a launch customer.

Aerion and NASA have signed a third Space Act Agreement to explore propulsion and thermal management technologies for aircraft operating between Mach 3-5.

Rosen Aviation will develop a new cabin management and technology system for the AS2, while Haskell leads development of Aerion's main campus.

Universal Avionics will supply its ClearVision enhanced flight vision system for the supersonic Aerion AS2.