Quiet supersonic jet maker Aerion abruptly shuts down

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(May 22nd, 2021; engadget)

The company had focused its attention on the AS2, billed as the first privately-designed supersonic business jet. It was meant to cruise at speeds over 1,000MPH without the sonic booms and cabin noise that plagued aircraft like the Concorde. It was supposed to fly by 2024 and enter service by 2026. Aerion had a number of high-profile partners, including Boeing and GE, and garnered praise from Florida's governor when it unveiled plans to build a factory at the Orlando Melbourne International Airport.

Aerion didn't say what would happen to the company's assets following the shutdown. The company had been touting new developments as recently as late April.

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