The Aerion AS2 is a supersonic jet not yet ready for the public.

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The AS2 evolved from extensive market research with potential customers for a larger, longer-range supersonic jet.


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For the $120 million price, a buyer can go 4,750 nautical miles at up to 1.5 times the speed of sound.


The biggest hurdle remains a ban on commercial jets flying at supersonic speeds over the continental U.S.


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Other countries also require ultra fast planes to spend as much time as possible over the ocean to avoid the distinctive boom when they exceed the speed of sound.


The AS2 would have to take to skirt the U.S. and Canadian coasts and link London and New York while shaving 2½ hours over a conventional business jet flying a more direct route at close to the speed of sound.


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Aerion has followed a similar, deviated path. The closely held company was created in 2002 by private-equity billionaire Robert Bass, an aerospace enthusiast who plowed funds from his Oak Hill investment firm into the venture.


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Extendable headrest.

Customizable density areas.

Mulitfunctional Armrest.

Leg-rest

The market for supersonic business jets is likely between 300 and 350 aircraft over between 15 and 20 years.


The Gallery is more than five feet long with surface and storage space typical of long-range jets.


A pocket door between galley and the passenger seating area reduces sound levels and provides privacy.


A flight attendant can work in this area and rest in a fixed-width jump seat.


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These jets will be able to fly faster than the speed of sound.


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